The David Cassidy Connections

John Bahler, Vocal Arranger for The Partridge Family & David Cassidy


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Renowned arranger, conductor, composer and producer, John Bahler, is one of the most recorded singers in history.

John has worked with some of the biggest stars including Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams and Elvis. His voice has appeared on hundreds of movie soundtracks, top-40 hits, television show themes and jingles.

But he may for many 1970s teenagers be most remembered as the man who created the unique and much-loved sound of The Partridge Family. The music – with lead vocals by David Cassidy and vocal arrangements by John – is considered the perfect example of what happens when you mix star quality and the best backing vocals with the musicians of The Wrecking Crew alongside beautiful lyrics and arrangements which set new standards in pop music.

John, with his brother Tom, started the Love Generation. He is married to Janet Lennon, one of the Lennon Sisters

In our amusing and often emotional conversation, recorded in early November, John reflects on his career and speaks on a range of subjects sharing anecdotes of his life story including:

  • The influence his father had on his career
  • Landing work on popular TV show, Swingin’ Country
  • How he created The Partridge Family sound and pushed the harmonies to new levels
  • His appreciation of how the music changed millions of lives
  • Explains how a song is structured and singing techniques
  • Describes what he considers his best work
  • His friendships with David Cassidy and Michael Jackson
  • Working with Barbra Streisand and Andy Williams
  • Where he rates David in the history of American pop music

Cherish David Cassidy A Legacy of Love is available from Amazon and all major bookstores worldwide.

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