Jon Lind

Jon Lind
Born	Jonathan Gus Lind April 14, 1948 Brooklyn,New York, United States
Died	January 15 2022 (aged 73) Los Angeles,California, United States
Occupation(s)	Songwriter, musician
Known for	Collaboration as a performer withRamsey Lewis,Earth, Wind and Fire,Howdy Moon,The Fifth Avenue Band Songwriter forMadonna,Cherand others

Jonathan Gus Lind(April 14, 1948 – January 15, 2022), professionally known asJon Lind,was an American songwriter, performer and A&R executive.

Biography

Lind was born inBrooklyn, New Yorkon April 14, 1948,and raised inNew York City.He studiedclassical guitarat theMannes College of Music.His first break was in the 1970s where he worked withBob Cavallo.During this period he met producerMaurice Whitewho recorded his songs withRamsey LewisandEarth, Wind and Fire.He was also a member of the bandHowdy Moonand the Fifth Avenue Band.

He wrote songs for artists such asMadonna,Cher,the Emotions,Jennifer Holliday,D.J. Rogers,Atlantic StarrandRamsey Lewis.In 1984, Lind signed withWarner Brothers.He was a Senior Vice President ofA&RatHollywood Records.Lind died from cancer on January 15, 2022, at the age of 73.

Compositions

Some songs written or co-written by Lind include:

• Howdy Moon- "Cheyenne Autumn" and "Mill Stream" (Co-written with Francine Tacker)
• Ramsey Lewis&Earth, Wind and Fire- "Sun Goddess" (Co-written withMaurice White)
• Earth, Wind and Fire withThe Emotions- "Boogie Wonderland"(Co-written withAllee Willis)
• Madonna- "Crazy for You"(Co-written withJohn Bettis;Billboard Hot 100#1)
• Cher- "Skin Deep"(Co-written with Mark Goldenberg)
• Cheap Trick- "No Mercy"(Co-written withJim Scott)
• Cher - "Kiss to Kiss"(Co-written with Mary D'astugues and Phil Galdston) and" All Because of You "(Co-written with Sue Schifrin)
• The Temptations- "Big Fun (Harry Crumb)" (Co-written with Galdston andDavid Was)
• Jon Lind - "I'm Gonna' Be the One" (Co-written withDon Was)
• Gene Miller - "Can't Believe My Eyes" (Co-written with Bettis)
• Vanessa Williams- "Save the Best for Last"(Co-written withWendy Waldmanand Phil Galdston; Billboard Hot 100 #1)
• Mica Paris- "Whisper a Prayer"(Co-written with Waldman and Galdston)
• Vanessa Williams - "The Sweetest Days"(Co-written with Waldman and Galdston)
• BBMak- "Ghost of You and Me"(Co-written withRichard Page)
• Warren Wiebe- "I Believe in Us" (Co-written with Waldman and Galdston)
• Akina Nakamori- "Heartbreak", "Femme Fatale" from the studio albumFemme Fatale(Oricon Albums Chart#1)

Discography

The Fifth Avenue Band

• The Fifth Avenue Band(Reprise 6369 - 1969)

Side 1

1. "Fast Freight" (Peter Gallway)
2. "One Way or the Other" (Kenny Altman)
3. "Good Lady of Toronto" (Peter Gallway)
4. "Eden Rock" (Kenny Altman - Peter Gallway)
5. "Country Time Rhymes" (Peter Gallway)
6. "Calamity Jane" (Peter Gallway)

Side 2

1. "Nice Folks" (Kenny Altman)
2. "Cockeyed Shame" (Peter Gallway)
3. "Faithful Be Fair" (Kenny Altman)
4. "In Hollywood" (Peter Gallway)
5. "Angel" (Jon Lind)

• The Fifth Avenue Band - Really(Pony Canyon, Japan, 1990)

Howdy Moon

• Howdy Moon(A&M 1974)

White Horse

• White Horse(Capitol 1977)

External links

• Jon Linddiscography atDiscogs
• Jon LindatIMDb