Episode #82: A Talk With Perry Botkin, Jr.
In an episode first aired on January 21, 2013 “Come To The Sunshine” host Andrew Sandoval talks with arranger/composer/musician/publisher Perry Botkin, Jr.
Botkin’s work in the mid-1960’s with such artists as Harry Nilsson, The Ronettes, The New Establishment, Tommy Boyce, Mojo Men, Thorinsheild, Sunday Funnies, The Shangri-las, Gil & Johnny, Tom Northcott, Electric Prunes, Jennifer Warnes, Harper’s Bizarre, the Looking Glass, Collage and Robin Ward is reviewed, replayed and discussed.
Along the way he tells stories of his path in music through the Los Angeles studio scene, working at Gold Star Studios and with such luminaries as arranger George Tipton, Leon Russell, The Incredible Bongo Band, Phil Spector, Lenny Waronker, Dave Hassinger, Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman, Johnny Cole, Steve Douglas, Rusty Draper, the Trends and many more in a one-of-a-kind glimpse into this golden era of recording and creativity.