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Marc Jordan
Marc Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1949 as the son of Canadian singer Charles Jordan. Marc's farther returned to Toronto, so Marc grew up in Toronto. Marc signed with CBS Records (Canada) and released some single records in 1974 which did not sell well.
However, Gary Katz heard Marc's music and then he got his first U.S. deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1977. In 1978 His second release, Blue Desert, was produced by Jay Graydon and coincided with Marc's move to Los Angeles. This is one of AOR Masterpieces! Marc Jordan has been producing really good works constantly since then through 80's and 90's.

SECRETS LIVE (LIVE AT EL MOCAMBO)
Label : RCA,Canada (RVC Japan RPL-8085) Release Date: 1981 Producers: Keith Whiting and himself Musicians: Guitars: Peter Mueller Drums: Rick Grattan Bass: Michael Farquharson Keyboard: Dave McMorrow Background Vocals: Sharon-Lee Williams, Colina Philips Sax: John Johnson Remarks: This is the official live album title recorded on April 11, 1980 at El Mocambo. 5 tracks except "I'm A Camera" , "Survival", "Lost In The Hurrah" and "From Nowhere To This Town" are unreleased. This title has been reissued on CD in 1992 in France as "Live At El Mocambo" (LA Califusa Records LA652708).	original Canadian LP
	1992 reissued CD
	2008 reissued CD
	Tracks : Secrets I'm A Camera Potential And Air New York, New York You're Not Greater Than God Satin Dolls Survival Lost In The Hurrah From Nowhere To This Town Tatooed Lady (bonus track for 2008 reissued CD)

A HOLE IN THE WALL
Label : Sound Design Records (reissue CD: SDCH-1022) Release Date: 1983 (reissued CD: April 25, 1993) Producers: Don Murry and himself. Musicians: Guitars: Jay Graydon, Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Robben Ford Drums: Mike Baird Bass: Mike Porcaro, Neil Stubenhaus Keyboards: David Foster, Ian Underwood, Robbie Buchanan, Michael Boddicker Percussion: Lenny Castro Sax: David Boruff, Ernie Watts Horn Arrangements: Jerry Hey Background Vocals: Richard Page, Steve George
	Tracks : Slipping Away Margarita She Used To Be My World A Hole In The Wall Where Did We Go Wrong It's Only Love Love Like A Wheel Thieves Dance With Me Hold On

LIVE - NOW & THEN
Label : Cafe Records (PEG MUSIC, Canada) (PEG-CD-071) Release Date: October 22, 1997 Producer: himself Musicians: Piano: Steve MacKinnon Violin: Hugh Marsh Bass: Paul Navoteni Bass & Guitar: Anthony Vanderburgh Accordion: Tom Szezesniak Trumpet: David Traver-Smith Drums: Randy Cooke, Rick Grattan Sax: Phil Dweyer, John Johnson Background Vocals: The Holy Cows Keyboards: Dave McMorrow Guitars: Peter Mueller Bass: Michael Farquharson Keyboard: Dave McMorrow Background Vocals: Sharon-Lee Williams, Colina Philips, Dawn Aitchen Remarks: This is the another official live album which includes both 90's live tracks and 4 live tracks <Tracks 7 - 11> from the album "Secret Live" recorded on April 11, 1980 at El Mocambo.
	Tracks : Marina Del Rey Runaway Heart I Fall From Grace Catch The Moon Cool Jam Black Earth (I) Must Have Left My Heart Satin Dolls Survival Lost In The Hurrah New York, New York I'm A Camera

THIS IS HOW MEN CRY
Label : Blue Note Records, Canada <EMI Music Canada> (72435-20419-2-3) Release Date: October 26, 1999 Producers; Steven MacKinnon and himself Musicians: Keyboards, Piano: Steven MacKinnon Piano: John Capek, Phil Dwyer, Dave Restivo Guitars: Kevin Breit Nylon String Guitars: James McCollum Acoustic Bass: Kieran Overs, Scott Alexander, George Koller Drums: Kevan McKenzie, Archie Alleyne, Mark Kelso Sax: Colleen Allen, Kirk MacDonald, Phil Dwyer Clarinet: Don Byron, Bob Leonard Flute: John Johnson Flugelhorn: Guido Basso Trombone: Josh Brown Trumpet: David Travers-Smith, Chase Sanborn, Kevin Turcotte, Michael White Harmonica: Toots Thielemans Cello: Richard Armin Electric Violin: Hugh Marsh Accordion: Tom Szczesniak Sarangi: Aruna Narayan Kalle Backing Vocals: Sue-Ann Carwel
	Tracks This Is How Men Cry Charlie Parker Loves Me Crazy Slow Bombing The World I Must Have Left My Heart Let's Get Lost Let It Be Me Almost Blue London In The Rain

Living in Marina del Rey and Other Stories
Label : Blue Note Records, Canada <EMI Music Canada> (E239903) Release Date: June 4, 2002
	Tracks: Rockets Sex Symbol Marina Del Rey (new remix) Survival (new remix) I'm A Camera Catch The Moon featuring in "Dawason's Creek" ) This Independence I Ching Edge Of The World Burning Down The Amazon Inside My Piano Little My Lambs Rhythm Of My Heart Let Me Be Your Boat Soul On Soul (duet with Amy Sky)

Make Believe Ballroom
Label : Bluenote - EMI Music, Canada (72435 98415 2 6) Release Date: October 19, 2004 Producer: Steve Mackinnon, Bill Bell, Stephan Moccio and himself Marc Jordan; Vocals, Keyboards Musicians: Piano: Steve Mackinnon, Dave Restivo, Stephan Moccio Organ: Dave Restivo Accordion: Steve Mackinnon, Tom Szczesniak Guitars: Rob Piltch, Kevin Breit, Mark Francis Bass: George Koller Drums: Kevan Mckenzie, Mark Kelso Percussion: Rick Lazar Lap Steel Guitar: Don Rocke Sax: Mike Murley Trumpet: Michael White, Dave Travers-Smith Flugelhorn: Michael White, Guido Basso Clarinet: Joaquin Vaidepenas, Ben Leonard French horn: Gary Pattison Violins: Marie Bedard, Zsolt Eder, Csaba Koczo, Aissian Nosky, Marc Andre Savoie, Mark Skazinetzky, Julia Wedman Violas: Pamela Attariwada, Eric Paetkau, Emily Eng Cellos: Amy Laing, Carina Reeves
	Tracks: Lulu The Acrobat Let's Waste Some Time When Rita Takes The "A" Train Lonesome Town Tears Of Hercules Shot Down My Heart Everytime We Say Goodby Timbutktu The Best Part Of My Life I Must Have Said Your Name Out Loud From A Late Night Train

• I WISH WE WERE TALKING IT OVER
• SILENT EVE
  • From the album: "THE BEST THEME OF T.V. THEME (TBS)"(King Records KICS 157)
  • Release Date: February 5, 1992
  • Remarks : These songs are originally performed by some popular Japanese singer and used as TV Drama themes.

 

• FOREVER FRIENDS
  • From the album: "Sincerly ... II- Mariya Takeuchi Songbook " (Universal Music Japan UPCH-1231)
  • Release Date: April 16, 2003
  • Remarks : Duet with Amy Sky. This song are originally performed by Mariya Takeuchi, one of the most popular Japanese female singer over the decades.

 

• HAPPY DANCE

• From the album "Noriyuki Makihara Songs From New York"(Avex Rush, Japan AVCF-26170/B)
• Release Date: March 21, 2007
• Remarks: This song is originally performed by the Japanese male pop singer named Noriyuki Makihara

 

MARC'S DISCOGRAPHY

Marc Jordan has released several great works internationally besides above-mentioned works. I would hereby let you have his international release discography as follows.

Album Title	Release Year	Record Company	Remarks
MANNEQUIN	1978	Warner Bros	Produced by Gary Katz, Featuring Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton, Donald Fagen and Jeff Porcaro
BLUE DESSERT	1979	Warner Bros	Produced by Jay Graydon, featuring Michael Omartian, Ray Parker. Jr., Jeff Porcaro, Bobby Kimball and Bill Champlin
TALKING THROUGH PICTURES	1987	RCA	Produced by Paul Devilliers and Kim Bullard, Featuring Michael Landau, Steve Farris, Trevor Rabin and Amy Sky
C.O.W	1990	RCA	Produced by Kim Bullard, Featuring Bruce Gaitsch, Billy Ward, George Merrill, Richard Page, Marc Lennon, Michael Lennon and Kipp Lennon
RECKLESS VALENTINE	1993	Sin-Drome	Produced by Steven Mackinon, Greg Penny and himself, Featuring Amy Sky
COOL JAM BLACK EARTH	1996	Cafe Records (Canada)	Produced by Steven Mackinon, Anthony Vanderburgh and himself, Featuring Amy Sky
LUNCH AT ALLEN'S	2004	EMI,Canada	Lunch At Allen's is an extraordinary musical revue by internationally renowned artists, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, and Ian Thomas who perform together as a band -- the show is an intimate and humorous performance by some of Canada's finest individual performers on stage as one. Marc performs following tunes: 1. Marina Del Rey 2. Little Lambs 3.Rockets 4. Rhythm Of My Heart(known for the recorded version by Rod Stewart) 5.Perfect World

Song Title	Release Year	Record Company	Remarks
You Found Out c/w Spanish Town	1981	Arista Records, Canada (ASO 622)	Produced by Harry Maslin, these songs are not included in any of Marc's albums.
Every Time It Snows c/w Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas	2008	Cafe Records, Canada	"Every Time...." is written by Marc withDon Breihaupt. Those 2 songs only available through iTunes Store Canada except promotional physical CD.

Song Title	Artist/Album Title	Release Year/Record Company	Remarks
Where The Truth Lies	The Legend Of Prince Valiant (Soundtrack performed by Exchange)	1991 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange and Marc Jordan
Love Called Out My Name	The Legend Of Prince Valiant (Soundtrack performed by Exchange)	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange and Marc Jordan, Duet with Amy Sky
Her Body Makes Vows	Exchange/Exchange	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange and Marc Jordan
In This Place	Exchange/Exchange	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange, words by Marc Jordan
I Can't Hold Back	Exchange / Exchange	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange and Marc Jordan
'Til The Last Teardrop Falls	Exchange / Exchange	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange, Marc Jordan and Amy Sky
Two Kinds Of Love	Bruce Gaitsch / A Lyre In A Windstorm	1995 / EAU Records (Toshiba EMI, Japan)	written by Bruce Gaitsch and Marc Jordan
Where Is Your Love	Bruce Gaitsch / A Lyre In A Windstorm (German Version)	1996 / Intercord Record Service, Germany	written by Bruce Gaitsch and Marc Jordan
Circifix In Dreamland	Bruce Gaitsch / Apasia	1997 / Thougtscape Sounds, USA & Intercord Record Serive, Germany	written by Bruce Gaitsch and Marc Jordan
In My Piano	Bruce Gaitsch / Apasia	1997 / Thougtscape Sounds, USA & Intercord Record Serive, Germany	written by Bruce Gaitsch and Marc Jordan
Soul On Soul	Amy Sky / Burnt By The Sun	1998/ Cafe Records (Canada)	written by Marc Jordan and John Capek
Illuminata	Amy Sky / Phenomenal Woman	2000/Song Entertainment (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
My Life, My Love, My Friend	Amy Sky / Ordinary Miracles	2003 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
With This Kiss	Amy Sky / With This Kiss	2003 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
Everything Love Is	Amy Sky / With This Kiss	2003 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
A Walk On The Moon	Amy Sky / With This Kiss	2003 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
I Will Take Care Of You	Amy Sky / With This Kiss	2003 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky
Baby, It's Cold Outside	Emilie-Claire Barlow / Winter Wonderland	2006 / Empress Music Group (Canada)	duet with Emilie-Claire Barlow
Instrument Of Peace	Olivia Newton-John / Christmas Wish	2007 / ONJ Productions (Canada)	duet with Olivia Newton-John
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas	Amy Sky / The Lights Of December	2008 / Cafe Records (Canada)	duet with Amy Sky

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