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John Farrar

voc, g, *1946 AU, Melbourne
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Arranger / Producer of Pop and Rock
A.k.a. John Clifford Farrar

John Clifford Farrar (/ˈfɑːrər/; born 8 November 1946) is an Australian-born music producer, songwriter, arranger, singer and guitarist. As a musician, Farrar is a former member of several rock and roll groups including The Mustangs (1963–64), The Strangers (1964–70), Marvin, Welch & Farrar (1970–73), and The Shadows (1973–76); in 1980 he released a solo eponymous album. As a songwriter and producer he worked with Olivia Newton-John from 1971 to 1989. He wrote her number-one hit singles: "Have You Never Been Mellow" (1975), "You're the One That I Want" (1978 duet with John Travolta), "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (1978), and "Magic" (1980). He also produced the majority of her recorded material during that time including her number-one albums, If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974), Have You Nev

Instruments

• Vocals
• Guitar
• Strings
• Acoustic guitar
• Electric guitar

Genres

• Pop
• Rock
• Soundtrack

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