Review of Karli Whetstone's debut single, produced by Clyde.
New music comes and goes across our desks at a pretty rapid pace as you can imagine, so when something comes to us that blows us away it is always a blessing. Newcomer Karli Whetstone has blown us away with her brand new single "I'm Having A Good Day." The catchy, mid-tempo beat of the song gets you moving from the get go and when her vocals kick in you instantly get the feeling that you are listening to perhaps the next big thing. Her voice is perfectly suited for these lyrics. She comes across with a fistful of sass as the lyrics unfold a story about her having a great day simply because she's moved on from a bad relationship that ended with yet another excuse. The song sees her celebrating her newfound freedom with a smile on her face as she sips champagne, dances in her daisy duke shorts and catches the eye of the guy next door as she does so. Into the second verse we see her change her voicemail, fix the kitchen sink that her macho ex said would be hard for her to do, and so forth and so on. Whetstone is currently working on her debut album as we speak and if this single is any indication as to what can be expected from it then I am going to go on record now and say that it is one of my most anticipated albums of the year so far. Love this song and can't seem to stop playing it and can't wait to see what else she has in store for us.
Rimmey and Brooks score 4th # 1 song "Turn It Over" off MIke Rimmey's debut CD " All About You.
Mike is nominated for best male vocalist and for song of the year at the Nationally televised ICM Award Show in October.
PowerSource Top 20
| TW | LW | TW | Song, Artist | Peak | |
| 1 | 2 | 12 | Turn It Over, Mike Rimmey | 1 | |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | Learning How To Bend, Gary Allan | 2 | |
| 3 | 5 | 9 | That's What Mamas Do, Jason Matthews | 3 | |
| 4 | 1 | 29 | Love Is A Beautiful Thing, Phil Vassar | 1 | |
| 5 | 7 | 12 | You Can Let Go, Crystal Shawanda | 5 | |
| 6 | 17 | 3 | We Weren't Crazy, Josh Gracin | 6 | |
| 7 | 10 | 5 | If You Didn't Love Me, Phil Stacey | 7 | |
| 8 | 11 | 7 | Mercy Walked In, Gordon Mote | 8 | |
| 9 | 13 | 6 | Life Is Great And Getting Better, Jeff & Sheri Easter | 9 | |
| 10 | 9 | 8 | In Color, Jamey Johnson | 9 | |
| 11 | 4 | 15 | Some Things Never Change, Sara Evans | 3 | |
| 12 | 14 | 8 | If God Wrote A Country Song, Rich McCready | 12 | |
| 13 | 15 | 6 | Faith In You, Randy Travis | 13 | |
| 14 | 16 | 6 | Loving You, Greg McDougal w/ Tammy Cochran | 14 | |
| 15 | 6 | 9 | How You Live, Point Of Grace | 6 | |
| 16 | 12 | 16 | I Saw God Today, George Strait | 1 | |
| 17 | 18 | 4 | I'll Walk, Bucky Covington | 17 | |
| 18 | * | 1 | Don't You Know Your Beautiful, Kellie Pickler | 18 | |
| 19 | * | 1 | Might Have Been, Steve Holy | 19 | |
| 20 | * | 1 | I Turn To You, Richie McDonald | 20 |
Singer/Songwriter Haley Rossow has gotten over 30,000 hits on her 1st three songs produced by Brooks.
Singer/Songwriter Haley Rossow has gotten over 30,000 hits on her 1st three songs produced by Brooks. The folk rock influenced CD will be completed this summer. myspace.com/haleyrossow
Rimmey/Brooks score another #1 to start 2008.
Artist/ writer Mike Rimmey will be #1 in January with "All About You" on The Powersource Christian Country Top 100. The song and CD were produced by Brooks.
Brooks produces Country Superstar winners song.
November 19, 2007
Artist/writer Barry Hughes has won the Country Superstar contest sponsored by WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio. The # 1 Country station in the area. There were over 400 contestants. The songs were played on the radio and listeners voted until there were two finalists. The winning song was written by Barry and James Drahos, and produced by Clyde.
"Joy Comes In The Morning" at #1
October 2006 sees Mike Rimmey's second single also going to #1, in addition to being nominated for best new artist at the Inspirational Country Music Awards televised live from the Acuff Theatre in November.
CMW
Top 20 Singles
Christian Country
October 4, 2006
1. A Walk To Remember/Rick Stancil/Indie
1. Joy Comes In The Morning/Mike Rimmey/RFE Music
CMW Top 10 Singles - Christian Country 11/29/05
1. "Hope For Tomorrow"/Mike Rimmey/RFE Music
November 2006.
Clyde was the featured guest on channel 19's "Mind Your Own Music Business" series hosted by Jesse Goldberg. The 30 minute interview will be re-broadcast numerous times over the next year, in addition to being shown on PAX TV in 2007.
Kate Russell CD release
Clyde recently produced one song and added additional production and re-mixing to other songs for Australian Singer/Songwriter Kate Russell. Kate currently lives in L.A. The CD was recorded in L.A. and Nashville. It was produced by Kate, Richard Mouser & Clyde. The national release date is October 31st. 2006 The 1st single and video "Powerful Stuff" have been achieving great reviews.
Renee Grant-Williams Master Class Judge
Clyde was a judge for world renouned vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams at her annual Master Class competition, attended by over 250 vocalists internationally.
From country to pop Brooks rocks to top
The City Paper - Drew Walen
What did you think you'd be doing by this time in your life?
In some capacity exactly what I'm doing now. I've spent the last 25 years working in recording studios, originally as a studio musician (drums) and now as a producer. I love music and working with artists on their music and careers.
Finish this sentence, "I'd rather be drug through cactus naked than _____."
Having to listen to phonies/lightweights with no accomplishments or career credits talk about how important they are.
What quote guides your life?
"How can you go forward if you don't know what direction you're facing."
What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
My mother and father instilling a great work ethic, confidence and moral support for my career. Also Dolly Parton for hiring me for her TV show and first crossover album. It got me started in Nashville after my move from the Chicago studio/music scene.
If money were no object, what would you do or buy?
Live in the South of France overlooking the Mediterranean and follow the Grand Prix circuit through Europe.
What can't you go 24 hours without doing?
Reading something that educates, enlightens or humors me.
What day of your life would you like to live over again?
Driving in my car and hearing my drumming on a "hit" record for the first time.
Who is in your CD player these days?
Pete Yorn, Kasey Chambers, Incubus, Patty Griffin, The Strokes, Springsteen & Travis.
What would you like to do but are too chicken to try?
Bungee Jumping
What did God forget to include when he made you?
A lifetime membership to The Hair Club for Men
How do you want the world to remember you?
Hopefully someone who treated others as I would like to be treated. And also knew where to find a great restaurant/wine list in most cities.
In The News
New York based Republic/Universal Records, best known in country circles as the label home of Pat Green, has signed Dallas based country artist Gabbie Nolen to it's roster. Nolen is being produced by Nashville Veteran Clyde Brooks.
Newcomer Charlie Floyd...
John Hendricks - U.S. Country
And newcomer Charlie Floyd brings back a "lost" element to Country Music -- the "Southern Fried Acoustic Country Rock" of the late 60's and early 70's. This guy is H-O-T! Looks great...Sounds great and hits the deck running with a truly fascinating album.
Clyde Brooks & Simon Townshend
Billboard Magazine
Producer Clyde Brooks and English rocker Simon Townshend (Pete's younger brother) were in Emerald completing mixes on Townshend's group On The Air. Gavin Lewis engineered. Brooks also produced tracks for Wesley Braden at 16th Avenue Sound. Bob Bullock engineered the Stallone Entertainment Project.
Pro Audio
Billboard Magazine
At Emerald, Javalina, and Masterfonics studios, producer Clyde Brooks worked on tracks, vocals, and mixes for the music video "Fair Shake," to benefit Special Olympics. The video features many country artists and designated solo lines along with the celebrity chorus. Bob Bullock engineered, assisted by Brian Hardin. Artists included Lynn Anderson, John Anderson, Suzy Bogguss, T. Graham Brown, Lionel Cartwright, Mark Collie, Charlie Daniels, Linda Davis, Jeff Knight, McBride & the Ride, Tracey Nelson, Pirates Of The Mississippi, Ronna Reeves, the Remingtons, Johnny Rodriguez, B.B. Watson, and Michelle Wright.
BNA Marks Release #1
BNA Entertainment
September 24 was the street date for BNA ENTERTAINMENT's first official album release by vocalist B.B. WATSON. The album, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, was produced by noted Nashville producer/session man Clyde Brooks and features a wide range of vocal moods by the sometimes honkytonk, bluesy and Haggard-like Watson. The first single release from the album, "Light At The End Of The Tunnel," recently shot onto the charts and is supported by a video currently airing on CMT (Country Music Television), TNN (The Nashville Network) and video outlets nationwide.
German Intl. Country Chart 04/13/03
1. Pete Schlegel and Tru South - Leaving Ain't As Easy
2. Randy Travis - Rise & Shine3. Dixie Chicks - Travelin' Soldier
4. Alan Jackson - That'd Be Alright
5. Blake Shelton - The Baby
6. Toby Keith - Rock You Baby
7. Darryl Worley - Have You Forgotten?
8. Tanya Tucker - I Can Live Without You
9. Martina McBride - Concrete Angel
10. Pinmonkey - Falling Down
Pro-File
Music Row Row Fax
Producer, session musician and 18-year Nashville vet Clyde Brooks sits down in the hot seat this week. A drummer since age 15, Brooks attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston before moving to Nashville and gaining a coveted spot as staff player on Dolly Parton's TV show, Dolly. He currently produces Ronna Reeves, Charlie Floyd, Pony Express and Cary Richards.
Name: Clyde Brooks
Company: Clyde Brooks Productions
Organizational Affiliations: NARAS, CMA, ACM, AFM
Previous Positions: Studio musician–played drums on over 6,000 recording sessions
Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI
Years in Nashville: 18
Favorite eatery/social hang-out(s): Sunset Grill, 106 Club
Favorite Movie:/TV Show: When Harry Met Sally; 60 Minutes
Recent Career Highlights: Ronna Reeves (Mercury); Charlie Floyd (Liberty); One Life To Live soap opera song
Most Embarrassing Moment: Playing a Charlie Douglas Music Country Network show going live to radio backing Kathy Mattea. Counted off the wrong song, which was 3 times the tempo of what we we're supposed to do. So fast she could not sing–Had to start over.
Career Fantasy: Would like to produce songs that become classics so I can hear them when I'm retired!
Industry Comments: Happy to see Nashville moving away from assembly line production techniques and putting more focus on individuality and artist identity.