He was a member of the funk band Tower of Power playing tenor sax for 5 years during the 1980s. He also worked on Stacy Lattisaw's 1986 album "Take Me All The Way". His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman" (which had also been remade by Michael Bolton). Other well-known songs include "In the Groove", "Take Your Time", "Crush", "Chill Factor", "Corner Pocket", and "Sly", as well as remakes of classic pop songs like "I'm Not in Love" and the Luther Vandross hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love."
Elliot was known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone. In 2011, he switched from LA SAX Saxes to Dakota Saxophones, which the owner Peter LaPlaca sold LA for Dakota.
Funding for Inside/Out was provided by grants from 32 different educational agencies within the USA and Canada, with additional support from Exxon Corporation.
Overview of series
Inside/Out was an anthology series of 15-minute shorts that were designed to teach children about social issues. Instead of resorting to happy endings, as many shows of this kind had done, Inside/Out typically had cliffhanger endings, leaving the viewers to draw their own conclusions as to what they would do in similar situations.
The label was founded in 1996 by Thomas Waber and started its publications re-issuing for Europe the albums of new American prog metal acts like Symphony X and Shadow Gallery and then signing important prog artists like Steve Hackett. Inside Out signed a worldwide distribution contract with the German music company SPV and branched out with the American division InsideOut US, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2009 SPV had to file for bankruptcy, and Inside Out partnered up with Century Media Records, which had secured a worldwide distribution contract with EMI.
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Metro Blue
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Released on: 2005-06-28
Music Publisher: dunville msuic bmi, universal music corporation/emma jo tunes ascap, uncle buddies music ascap
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published: 05 Jul 2015
Richard Elliot - Inside Out
Tenor saxophonist Richard Elliot was a member of the legendary horn line in Tower of Power, so it's no surprise that "funky" and soulful grooves empower his fourteenth solo release, on his own label this time along with Rick Braun (his partner in the company).
Metro Blue (2005) has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
From the cascading lines in the opening "Inside Out" to the ethereal balladry of the closing title tra...
published: 24 Jan 2010
Richard Elliot - Inside Out - 2005
Album: Metro Blue
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Cantiba - Richard Elliot - What's Inside
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Inside Out AMP Concert
Written by Richard Elliot
Performed by Eddie Wayne Vance
published: 08 Jul 2009
Inside Out Live at The Rock
Here's me and Rick jamming to my all time favorite song of Richard Elliot's- Inside Out from his Metro Blue cd. This is the first song I heard of his and I was lucky enough to hear it live. Definitely a song I can't do justice but its so much fun to play.
published: 29 Jul 2012
Inside Out
This is my interpretation of Richard Elliot's song from his Metro Blue CD. Its called Inside Out. I am sorry for the lack of video but when I recorded this I did not have a camera so I will work on putting video with it during the next recording. I hope you enjoy.
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West End - Richard Elliot - What's Inside
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Richard Elliot - What's inside (1991) - Just me and you
The Scottish-born Elliot was raised in Los Angeles, where he quickly became a fan of West Coast classic R&B. Elliot landed his first job while still a teenager with Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters. A few years later, he was tapped to record with some of his idols from Motown Records, which had relocated from Detroit to Los Angeles. In the 1970s, he had the chance to record with Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. Elliot was later tapped to record with the Yellowjackets on their second album. After touring with Melissa Manchester for a time, he was asked to become a full-fledged member of the Tower of Power horns in 1982. He stayed with the group until 1987 and looks back fondly on those years for they shaped the style he has today. When he's not playing his over 100 d...
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Inside Out · Richard Elliot · Richard Elliot, rick braun, rex rideout
Metro Blue
℗ 2005 ARTizen Media Corp.
R...
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Inside Out · Richard Elliot · Richard Elliot, rick braun, rex rideout
Metro Blue
℗ 2005 ARTizen Media Corp.
Released on: 2005-06-28
Music Publisher: dunville msuic bmi, universal music corporation/emma jo tunes ascap, uncle buddies music ascap
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Inside Out · Richard Elliot · Richard Elliot, rick braun, rex rideout
Metro Blue
℗ 2005 ARTizen Media Corp.
Released on: 2005-06-28
Music Publisher: dunville msuic bmi, universal music corporation/emma jo tunes ascap, uncle buddies music ascap
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Tenor saxophonist Richard Elliot was a member of the legendary horn line in Tower of Power, so it's no surprise that "funky" and soulful grooves empower his fou...
Tenor saxophonist Richard Elliot was a member of the legendary horn line in Tower of Power, so it's no surprise that "funky" and soulful grooves empower his fourteenth solo release, on his own label this time along with Rick Braun (his partner in the company).
Metro Blue (2005) has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
From the cascading lines in the opening "Inside Out" to the ethereal balladry of the closing title track, Elliot's playing ties the set together with undeniable personality. Urban and nocturnal in character, the songs are infused with a sense of the organic, through those warm and human sax lines.
Trumpet and Flugelhorn player Rick Braun is also a key member, playing off of, or in tandem with Elliot.
Buy CD:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Blue-Richard-Elliot/dp/B0009ML2M4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268592290&sr=8-12
Tenor saxophonist Richard Elliot was a member of the legendary horn line in Tower of Power, so it's no surprise that "funky" and soulful grooves empower his fourteenth solo release, on his own label this time along with Rick Braun (his partner in the company).
Metro Blue (2005) has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
From the cascading lines in the opening "Inside Out" to the ethereal balladry of the closing title track, Elliot's playing ties the set together with undeniable personality. Urban and nocturnal in character, the songs are infused with a sense of the organic, through those warm and human sax lines.
Trumpet and Flugelhorn player Rick Braun is also a key member, playing off of, or in tandem with Elliot.
Buy CD:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Blue-Richard-Elliot/dp/B0009ML2M4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268592290&sr=8-12
Here's me and Rick jamming to my all time favorite song of Richard Elliot's- Inside Out from his Metro Blue cd. This is the first song I heard of his and I was ...
Here's me and Rick jamming to my all time favorite song of Richard Elliot's- Inside Out from his Metro Blue cd. This is the first song I heard of his and I was lucky enough to hear it live. Definitely a song I can't do justice but its so much fun to play.
Here's me and Rick jamming to my all time favorite song of Richard Elliot's- Inside Out from his Metro Blue cd. This is the first song I heard of his and I was lucky enough to hear it live. Definitely a song I can't do justice but its so much fun to play.
This is my interpretation of Richard Elliot's song from his Metro Blue CD. Its called Inside Out. I am sorry for the lack of video but when I recorded this I di...
This is my interpretation of Richard Elliot's song from his Metro Blue CD. Its called Inside Out. I am sorry for the lack of video but when I recorded this I did not have a camera so I will work on putting video with it during the next recording. I hope you enjoy.
This is my interpretation of Richard Elliot's song from his Metro Blue CD. Its called Inside Out. I am sorry for the lack of video but when I recorded this I did not have a camera so I will work on putting video with it during the next recording. I hope you enjoy.
The Scottish-born Elliot was raised in Los Angeles, where he quickly became a fan of West Coast classic R&B. Elliot landed his first job while still a teenager ...
The Scottish-born Elliot was raised in Los Angeles, where he quickly became a fan of West Coast classic R&B. Elliot landed his first job while still a teenager with Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters. A few years later, he was tapped to record with some of his idols from Motown Records, which had relocated from Detroit to Los Angeles. In the 1970s, he had the chance to record with Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. Elliot was later tapped to record with the Yellowjackets on their second album. After touring with Melissa Manchester for a time, he was asked to become a full-fledged member of the Tower of Power horns in 1982. He stayed with the group until 1987 and looks back fondly on those years for they shaped the style he has today. When he's not playing his over 100 dates a year, Elliot pilots a small aircraft and is partner in PacifNet, an Internet multimedia company that develops websites for the music and entertainment industries.
Elliot's nine albums under his own name include his self-produced Cityspeak (1996); After Dark (1994); On the Town, (1991); Power of Suggestion (1991); Take to the Skies (1991); Trolltown (1991); What's Inside (1991); Initial Approach (1984); and Soul Embrace (1993) all for Blue Note/Capitol Records. Two albums he had recorded for the now-defunct Enigma were re-released on Capitol. His 1993 album Soul Embrace rocketed to the top of the Billboard contemporary jazz charts, and though Elliot has a smooth jazz sound that could be compared with Kenny G.'s, albums like 1999's Chill Factor prove his take on contemporary jazz is more firmly rooted in tradition. ~ Richard Skelly, All Music Guide
The Scottish-born Elliot was raised in Los Angeles, where he quickly became a fan of West Coast classic R&B. Elliot landed his first job while still a teenager with Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters. A few years later, he was tapped to record with some of his idols from Motown Records, which had relocated from Detroit to Los Angeles. In the 1970s, he had the chance to record with Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. Elliot was later tapped to record with the Yellowjackets on their second album. After touring with Melissa Manchester for a time, he was asked to become a full-fledged member of the Tower of Power horns in 1982. He stayed with the group until 1987 and looks back fondly on those years for they shaped the style he has today. When he's not playing his over 100 dates a year, Elliot pilots a small aircraft and is partner in PacifNet, an Internet multimedia company that develops websites for the music and entertainment industries.
Elliot's nine albums under his own name include his self-produced Cityspeak (1996); After Dark (1994); On the Town, (1991); Power of Suggestion (1991); Take to the Skies (1991); Trolltown (1991); What's Inside (1991); Initial Approach (1984); and Soul Embrace (1993) all for Blue Note/Capitol Records. Two albums he had recorded for the now-defunct Enigma were re-released on Capitol. His 1993 album Soul Embrace rocketed to the top of the Billboard contemporary jazz charts, and though Elliot has a smooth jazz sound that could be compared with Kenny G.'s, albums like 1999's Chill Factor prove his take on contemporary jazz is more firmly rooted in tradition. ~ Richard Skelly, All Music Guide
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Inside Out · Richard Elliot · Richard Elliot, rick braun, rex rideout
Metro Blue
℗ 2005 ARTizen Media Corp.
Released on: 2005-06-28
Music Publisher: dunville msuic bmi, universal music corporation/emma jo tunes ascap, uncle buddies music ascap
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Tenor saxophonist Richard Elliot was a member of the legendary horn line in Tower of Power, so it's no surprise that "funky" and soulful grooves empower his fourteenth solo release, on his own label this time along with Rick Braun (his partner in the company).
Metro Blue (2005) has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
From the cascading lines in the opening "Inside Out" to the ethereal balladry of the closing title track, Elliot's playing ties the set together with undeniable personality. Urban and nocturnal in character, the songs are infused with a sense of the organic, through those warm and human sax lines.
Trumpet and Flugelhorn player Rick Braun is also a key member, playing off of, or in tandem with Elliot.
Buy CD:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Blue-Richard-Elliot/dp/B0009ML2M4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268592290&sr=8-12
Here's me and Rick jamming to my all time favorite song of Richard Elliot's- Inside Out from his Metro Blue cd. This is the first song I heard of his and I was lucky enough to hear it live. Definitely a song I can't do justice but its so much fun to play.
This is my interpretation of Richard Elliot's song from his Metro Blue CD. Its called Inside Out. I am sorry for the lack of video but when I recorded this I did not have a camera so I will work on putting video with it during the next recording. I hope you enjoy.
The Scottish-born Elliot was raised in Los Angeles, where he quickly became a fan of West Coast classic R&B. Elliot landed his first job while still a teenager with Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters. A few years later, he was tapped to record with some of his idols from Motown Records, which had relocated from Detroit to Los Angeles. In the 1970s, he had the chance to record with Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. Elliot was later tapped to record with the Yellowjackets on their second album. After touring with Melissa Manchester for a time, he was asked to become a full-fledged member of the Tower of Power horns in 1982. He stayed with the group until 1987 and looks back fondly on those years for they shaped the style he has today. When he's not playing his over 100 dates a year, Elliot pilots a small aircraft and is partner in PacifNet, an Internet multimedia company that develops websites for the music and entertainment industries.
Elliot's nine albums under his own name include his self-produced Cityspeak (1996); After Dark (1994); On the Town, (1991); Power of Suggestion (1991); Take to the Skies (1991); Trolltown (1991); What's Inside (1991); Initial Approach (1984); and Soul Embrace (1993) all for Blue Note/Capitol Records. Two albums he had recorded for the now-defunct Enigma were re-released on Capitol. His 1993 album Soul Embrace rocketed to the top of the Billboard contemporary jazz charts, and though Elliot has a smooth jazz sound that could be compared with Kenny G.'s, albums like 1999's Chill Factor prove his take on contemporary jazz is more firmly rooted in tradition. ~ Richard Skelly, All Music Guide
He was a member of the funk band Tower of Power playing tenor sax for 5 years during the 1980s. He also worked on Stacy Lattisaw's 1986 album "Take Me All The Way". His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman" (which had also been remade by Michael Bolton). Other well-known songs include "In the Groove", "Take Your Time", "Crush", "Chill Factor", "Corner Pocket", and "Sly", as well as remakes of classic pop songs like "I'm Not in Love" and the Luther Vandross hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love."
Elliot was known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone. In 2011, he switched from LA SAX Saxes to Dakota Saxophones, which the owner Peter LaPlaca sold LA for Dakota.
The biggest lie you ever told Your deepest fear about growin' old The loneliest night you ever spent The angriest letter you never sent The girl you swore you'd never leave The one you kissed on New Year's Eve The sweetest dream you had last night Your darkest hour, your hardest fight I wanna know you, like I know myself I'm waiting for you, there ain't no one else I wanna know you inside out I wanna dig down deep, I wanna loose some sleep I wanna scream and shout, I wanna know you inside out I wanna take my time, I wanna know your mine You know there ain't no doubt, I wanna know you inside out The saddest song you ever heard The most you said with just one word The loneliest prayer you every prayed The truest vow you ever made What makes you laugh, what makes you cry What makes you mad, what gets you by Your highest high, your lowest low These are the things I wanna know I wanna dig down deep, I wanna loose some sleep I wanna scream and shout, I wanna know you inside out I wanna take my time, I wanna know your mine You know there ain't no doubt, I wanna know you inside out I wanna know your soul, I wanna lose control Come on and let it out, I wanna know you inside out I wanna dig down deep, I wanna loose some sleep I wanna scream and shout, I wanna know you inside out I wanna take my time, I wanna know your mine You know there ain't no doubt, I wanna know you inside out The biggest lie you ever told Your deepest fear about growin' old The loneliest night you ever spent