Sonny Limbo was an American record producer, arranger and composer. His production credits include, "I Wanna Come Over" for Alabama, "Tell Me a Lie" for Sami Jo, and albums, Just Another Day in Paradise for Bertie Higgins and Live It Up! for Holly Woods.
Sonny Limbo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Robert Ladale Limbaugh |
| Origin | United states |
| Died | December 27, 1992 (aged 49) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer |
| Formerly of | The Sonny Limbo Superband |
| Spouse | Frances Mullins |
Background
editHis hit compositions include, "God Loves Us (When We All Sing Together)" by Sami Jo, "What If (I Said I Love You)" by Unipop, "Backstreet Ballet" by Savannah, and "Key Largo", "Just Another Day in Paradise", "When You Fall in Love" and "Homeless People" by Bertie Higgins.[1]
Together with Mickey Buckins, Limbo produced the self-titled album for Eddie Middleton who was discovered by A&R man, Steve Popovich. The album was recorded at Bill Lowery's Lowery Studio. It was released in 1977.[2]
He has played a role in the development of the careers of several artists, including the group Alabama.[3]
Limbo has also worked with Cissy Houston.[4]
Career
editWorking with Mickey Buckins, Limbo produced "Crystal Blue Persuasion" for the group, The Naturals, a Shout Records act. It was reviewed in the January 4, 1975, issue of Record World. The magazine had it as a sleeper. The reviewer said that this particular recording seemed to be more resilient and persuasive than the original.[5]
Working with Buckins, they produced "God Loves Us (When We All Sing Together)" for Sami Jo & Friends. The record made its debut at no. 96 in the Record World Country Singles Chart on the week of May 1, 1976.[6][7][8] It peaked at no. 79 on the week of May 22 and held the position for another week.[9][10][11]
Limbo and Mickey Buckins produced the song "We Don't Live Here, We Just Love Here",[12] which was composed by Buckins and copyright registered in October, 1977.[13] It was recorded by Big Ben Atkins. In addition to Limbo's and Buckins' production roles, Nelson Larkin was the executive producer. The song was backed with a Mentor Williams & Dan Penn composition "Baby Blue Eyes". Tt was released as a single on GRT 161 in 1978.[14] It would prove to be a success for Atkins that year.[15]
In 1980, Bertie Higgins moved to Atlanta. There he came into contact with Sonny Limbo. Limbo set up a meeting between Higgins and music publisher, Bill Lowery.[16] Limbo co-produced Bertie Higgins' Just Another Day In Paradise album which was released in 1982. He was also one of the engineers.[17] He co-wrote seven of the ten songs on the album.[18]
References
edit- ^ MusicVF.com - Songs written by Sonny Limbo, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
- ^ Safe at Home Productions, Jan 28, 2018 - Tail of the Weak 3.4
- ^ South Florida State College, Feb. 2, 2021 - International Recording Artist Bertie Higgins at SFSC
- ^ American Songwriter - Behind The Song: Gladys Knight & The Pips, “Midnight Train To Georgia” by Jim Weatherly By Jason Scott
- ^ Record World, January 4, 1975 - Page 1 HITS OF THE WEEK, SLEEPERS
- ^ 45Cat - Sami Jo And Friends - Discography
- ^ Record World, May 22, 1976 - Page 52 RECORD WORLD COUNTRY SINGLES PUBLISHERS LIST, GOD LOVES (WHEN WE ALL SING TOGETHER) Sonny Limbo & Mickey Buckins ( Lowery, BMI) 79
- ^ Record World, May 1, 1976 - Page 72 THE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART, MAY 1 96, APR. 24 -, WKS ON CHART 1
- ^ Record World, May 22, 1976 - Page 58 THE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART, May 22 79, May 15 82 WKS. ON CHART 4
- ^ Record World, May 29, 1976 - Page 108 MAY 29 77, MAY 22, 77, WKS. ON CHART 5
- ^ Record World, June 5, 1976 - Page 86 THE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART
- ^ Hideki Watanabe Archives - GRT -AS BIG BEN ATKINS
- ^
Catalogue of Copyright Entries: Third Series Volume 31, Part 5, Number 2, Section 2
Music, Current and Renewal Registrations, July-December 1977 ISSN 0041-7866 - Page 2548 We don't live here (we just love here) w & m Mickey Buckins - ^ Hideki Watanabe Archives - GRT -AS BIG BEN ATKINS
- ^ Record World, October 21, 1978 - Page 82 Red O'Donnell's Year in Review (Continued from page 68), MAY
- ^ South Florida State College, Feb. 2, 2021 - International Recording Artist Bertie Higgins at SFSC
- ^ Session Days - 1982 Bertie Higgins – Just Another Day In Paradise, Liner Notes
- ^ Session Days - 1982 Bertie Higgins – Just Another Day In Paradise, Tracks
External links
edit- Discogs - Sonny Limbo
- MusicVF.com - Songs written by Sonny Limbo, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
- Find a Grave - Robert Ladale “Sonny Limbo” Limbaugh
- Garage Hangover - THE BOBBIES “(SHE) PUT ME DOWN” AND THE IN ON SONNY RECORDS