Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
He studied psychology and even commenced a career in supermarket management.
He first began writing songs in the late 70's after a friend needed some material for a
musical comedy. Finding a good reaction to his work he taught himself keyboards and
invested in his own recordings. Gary had also composed a theme for a local radio
programme, and the station got repeated calls asking if they could buy it (the track later
became the song "Tease Me").
In the meantime he witnessed his cousin Skip Scarbrough succeed as a songwriter, a
further incentive for Gary to make this his new career.
By 1983 his songs had been recorded by Marlena Shaw "Without You In My Life" and
Michael Wycoff "On The Line".
Gary recorded the latter song himself upon signing to A & M and releasing an album
'G.T.' (1983), also including "Just What I Have In Mind","'This Time", "'Special" and "Don't
Fight It", winning him support on the U.K. soul scene.
He then wrote and / or produced The Whispers "Just Gets Better With Time", Anita Baker
"Good Love", Vesta Williams "I'm Coming Back", Chico Debarge "I Like My Body", Grover
Washington / The Controllers "Keep In Touch", Carl Anderson "Let's Talk", Beau Williams
"Don't Say No" and "Slave" and The Dazz Band "If Only You Were In My Shoes", before he
switched to Virgin as an artist.
Here he released 'Compassion' (1988) including "Tease Me" and "Love You To The Limit".
His songs and / or productions were utilised by The Manhattans, The Mac Band and Lalah
Hathaway before Gary signed to the Expansion label in the UK for 'Take Control' (1990) that
includes "Don't Be So Distant", "Time After Time", "'Whatever" and "I Live 4 U".
After that followed 'Square One' in 1993, 'The Mood Of Midnight' in 1995 and 'Love Dance' in 1998.
In 1998 Gary also co-wrote and produced "Rhythm Of My Mind" for Kashif's 'Who Loves You?'
album, also on Expansion Records.
In 2001, Taylor returned with the excellent set 'Under The Night Light'.
Most of Gary Taylor's albums are also released on his own label Morning Crew for the US market.