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Michael Franks

voc, *1944 US, La Jolla
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Jazz

Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is a jazz singer and songwriter. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Lyle Lovett, Kurt Elling, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Labelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey, Ringo Starr and The Carpenters.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Backing Vocals
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Mandolin
  • Banjo
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • R&B/Soul
  • Latin
Popular Tracks   
The Lady Wants to Know on Sleeping Gypsy by Michael Franks
Eggplant on The Art Of Tea by Michael Franks
Down in Brazil on Sleeping Gypsy by Michael Franks
Antonio's Song (The Rainbow) on Sleeping Gypsy by Michael Franks
When I Give My Love to You (with Brenda Russell) on Skin Dive by Michael Franks
St. Elmo's Fire on The Art Of Tea by Michael Franks
Nightmoves on The Art Of Tea by Michael Franks
Popsicle Toes on The Art Of Tea by Michael Franks
On My Way Home to You on One Bad Habit by Michael Franks
Lotus Blossom on One Bad Habit by Michael Franks

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Music In My HeadMichael Franks2018Album
The Dream 1973-2011Michael Franks2012Compil.
Original Album SeriesMichael Franks2012Album
Time TogetherMichael Franks2011Album
Rendezvous In RioMichael Franks2006Album
Tell Me All About It / HeartburnMichael Franks vs Laura Fygi / Alicia Keys2006Album
Love SongsMichael Franks2004Compil.
The Michael Franks Anthology: The Art Of LoveMichael Franks2003Compil.
Watching The SnowMichael Franks2003Album
Barefoot On The BeachMichael Franks1999Album
The Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward GlanceMichael Franks1998Compil.
Burchfield NinesMichael Franks1997Album
Abandoned GardenMichael Franks1995Album
The DreamMichael Franks1993Album
Dragonfly SummerMichael Franks1993Album
The DreamYellowjackets Featuring Michael Franks1992Single
Previously UnavailableMichael Franks1991Album
Practice Makes PerfectMichael Franks1991Album
Speak To MeMichael Franks1990Album
The Art Of LoveMichael Franks1990Album
Blue PacificMichael Franks1990Album
IndispensableMichael Franks1988Compil.
Doctor Sax / Face To FaceMichael Franks1987Album
Face To FaceMichael Franks1987Single
Island LifeMichael Franks1987Single
The Camera Never LiesMichael Franks1987Album
The Camera Never LiesMichael Franks1987Single
Life On The StreetMichael Franks1986Single
When I Give My Love To YouMichael Franks Featuring Brenda Russell1985Single
Your Secret's Safe With MeMichael Franks1985Single
Michael FranksMichael Franks1985Single
Queen Of The UndergroundMichael Franks1985Single
Skin DiveMichael Franks1985Album
When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)Michael Franks1983Single
Can't Seem To Shake This Rock 'N RollMichael Franks1983Single
PassionfruitMichael Franks1983Album
JealousyMichael Franks1982Single
JealousyMichael Franks1982Single
Objects Of DesireMichael Franks1982Album
One Bad Habit / Objects Of DesireMichael Franks1982Compil.
Comin' Home To YouMichael Franks1982Single
Love DuetMichael Franks And Renee Diggs1982Single
One Bad HabitMichael Franks1980Album
BaseballMichael Franks1980Single
LiveMichael Franks With Crossfire1980Album
One Bad HabitMichael Franks1980Single
Tiger In The RainMichael Franks1979Album
Tiger In The RainMichael Franks1979Single
When It's OverMichael Franks1979Single
When The Cookie Jar Is EmptyMichael Franks1978Album
Burchfield NinesMichael Franks1978Album
Sleeping GypsyMichael Franks1977Album
Antonio's Song(The Rainbow)Michael Franks1977Single
The Lady Wants To KnowMichael Franks1977Single
Popsicle ToesMichael Franks1975Single
Monkey See-Monkey DoMichael Franks1975Single
The Art Of TeaMichael Franks1975Album
The King Of OklahomaMichael Franks1973Single
Michael FranksMichael Franks1973Album
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