Introduction
“Don’t Answer Me” was written by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, recorded by The Alan Parsons Project, and released in 1984.
Why You Should Listen
This song features a sound inspired by Phil Spector’s famous “Wall of Sound.”
A Japanese DJ has also mentioned that Keisuke Kuwata was influenced by this song.
Highlights
- A sound reminiscent of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound”
- A unique cartoon-style music video
About the Song
“Don’t Answer Me” was inspired by the production style of Phil Spector and his “Wall of Sound.” It was written by Alan Parsons—an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician, and producer—and Eric Woolfson.
The song was recorded by The Alan Parsons Project and released in 1984. It reached No.1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart, No.4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and No.15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became a top 10 hit in several countries, although it only reached No.58 in the UK.
About the Artist
Alan Parsons is an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician, and producer who began his career in 1967.
He worked as a sound engineer on albums such as Abbey Road (1969) and Let It Be (1970) by The Beatles, as well as The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) by Pink Floyd.
In 1975, he formed The Alan Parsons Project. He has received multiple Grammy nominations and won the award for Best Immersive Audio Album for Eye in the Sky (35th Anniversary Edition).
Conclusion
This song is a great example of the “Wall of Sound” style.
Try comparing it with songs by Keisuke Kuwata to hear the influence.
Thank you for reading oldies but goodies vol.13.
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