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Michael Philip Batt (born 6 February 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, and conductor. He previously served as the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry .
Lead singer Scott Doonican, in a local radio interview, stated that "Mike Batt was the soundtrack to my childhood. He was, in my mind, the English equivalent of Brian Wilson. I think many of his generation initially, unfairly, wrote him off as a novelty, but he could actually play and arrange at a staggering level, and that really excited me as ...
Pages in category "Songs written by Mike Batt" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Philharmania is an album produced, arranged and conducted by Mike Batt in 1998. Performers included the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and guest singers including Roger Daltrey, Marc Almond, Bonnie Tyler, Status Quo, Huey Lewis, Kim Wilde, Lemmy, Justin Hayward, and others. [1] The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. [2]
"Bright Eyes" is a song written by British songwriter Mike Batt and performed by Art Garfunkel. It was written for the soundtrack of the 1978 British animated adventure drama film Watership Down. The accompaniment was re-orchestrated for the film from its original form as a pop song.
"I Feel Like Buddy Holly" is a song recorded by Alvin Stardust in 1984, written and produced by Mike Batt. [1] The song spent 11 weeks on the UK Singles Chart , reaching number 7 in 1984. [ 2 ] The single was released on Chrysalis Records , and included the song "Luxury" on the B-side, which was written and produced by Alvin Stardust.
"Nine Million Bicycles" is a song written and produced by Mike Batt for the singer Katie Melua's second album, Piece by Piece. It was released as the album's first single in September 2005 and reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Melua's first top-five hit as a solo artist.
Remember You're a Womble was the second album released by The Wombles.The songs were recorded by Mike Batt (vocals/keyboards) with session musicians Chris Spedding (guitars), Les Hurdle (bass), Clem Cattini (drums), Ray Cooper (percussion), Rex Morris (saxophone), Eddie Mordue (saxophone) and Jack Rothstein (violin).