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The American songwriter and
singer, born in 1939, is best-known for his contributions to the
American folk music movement of the early and mid 1960s and his smash
hit Gold.
Hr formed the Cumberland Three (with Tim Robbin's father Gil) who released 3 albums. In 1961, he left the group to join The Kingston Trio. They recorded 12 albums with Capitol together until disbanding in 1967. Following this, Stewart continued writing, and it was during this time he penned the Monkees smash hit Daydream Believer. Though usually successful with critics and a core group of fans, Stewart's albums were not considered commercial successes. He left Capitol after only two solo releases and was signed by Warner Brothers, with whom he also recorded just two albums before moving on to RCA Records, where he recorded three LPs (including a live performance album). Stewart followed his release from RCA with a contract at the Robert Stigwood organization, the same organization that serviced the recording contracts for the Bee Gees, as well as several other disco performers. |
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It was at RSO Records that
Stewart enjoyed his most commercially successful years as a solo artist.
Teaming with Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham,
Stewart recorded and released Bombs Away Dream Babies, which
included the #5 hit, Gold, in 1979.
Two other tracks from the album, Midnight Wind and Lost Her in the Sun, would also hit the top 40. The follow-up album, Dream Babies Go Hollywood, proved to be a commercial disappointment, and shortly thereafter Stewart dropped from the pop charts, never to return as a performer. He continues to write and perform his own music. | |
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