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Amy Sky

Amy Sky is one of finest Canadian female singer and song writer known for her excellent compositions covered by Anne Murray, Diana Ross, Heart, Olivia Newton-John and Belinda Carlisle. After graduating from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, Amy sang as back vocals singer for a while. Then Amy moved to Nashville for beginning songwriting in earnest. She was signed with MCA Music in 1985 and soon became one of well-known songwriters. No sooner relocated to Los Angeles in 1986 than Amy quickly gained a reputation for her fine songsmithing sensibility.  In 1987, Amy decided to go with Capitol Records after consideration several offers from major labels as a new recording artist. By that time, she had met and married with Marc Jordan. Her first album jad been slated for a 1990 release, but an executive shuffle put an end to this project.   As her family grew, Amy realized she did not want to bring up her children in L.A. (several earthquakes, brush fires and a riot had taken their toll). Amy, Marc and their children returned to Toronto. With creative atmosphere of Toronto, Amy's multiple talents blossomed. Her debut album "Cool Rain" was released in 1996 at last! The album " Cool Rain" earned her 2 Juno nominations, Songwriter of the year in 1996 and Best New Solo Artist in 1997.

Another important event for Amy in 1996 is her leading role in the musical "Blood Brothers" with Michael Burgess and David Cassidy. In 1998, she has released her 2nd solo album "Burnt By The Sun" dedicated to her father, Huck Shiner (1916-1997). In 2000, Amy released a conceptual album "Phenomenal Woman" that explores, inspires and celebrates womanhood.

BURNT BY THE SUN
Label : Café Records, Canada (Iron Music Group 77876 51027-2, Distributed by BMG Canada) Release Date: April 28, 1998 Producers: Anthony Vanderburgh, Steve Mackinnon, Marc Jordan, Bruce Gaitsch , David Pickell, Matthew Gerrard and herself Musicians: Guitars: Bill Bell, David Sinclair, Dave Gray, Jason Fowler, Bruce Gaitsch Acoustic Guitars: Thomas Wade Guitars,Keyboards & Back Vocals: Anthony Vanderburgh Keyboards: Steve Mackinnon, David Pickell, John Capek B3: Dennis Matkosky Organ: Gary Brett Piano and Accordion: Mark Lalama Pedal Steel: Ken Gree Bass: Matthew Gerrard, Steve Webster, George Hawkins Jr., Jennifer Condos, Colin Barrett Drums: Billy Ward, Mark Kelso, Randy Cooke, Chris Mcneil, Randall Stoll, Kevan Mackenzie Duet Vocal on "Soul On Soul", Harmony Vocals on "Love You Always" & Back Vocals: Marc Jordan Harmony Vocal on "Love Pain And The Whole Thing": Tom Cochrane Background Vocals: Tuku Matthews Percussion: Rick Lazar Bells, Shells & Swells: Kevan Mackenzie Violins: Phillippe Dunnongan, Francois Pilon Viola: Christiane Lampron Cello: Annie Gadbois Hand Claps: Ian Rodness
	Tracks : Love Pain And The Whole Damn Thing Waterfall Heaven Ordinary Miracles Soul On Soul Please Myself Burnt By The Sun Bitter End First Light If You Could See Yourself Forgiveness Passengers Love You Always

PHENOMENAL WOMAN
Label : Song Entertainment, Canada (LP002) Release Date: November 7, 2000 Producers: Kim Bullard, Daniel Freiberg, Joy Askew, Anthony Vanderburgh, Dave Pickell Musicians: Keyboards: Kim Bullard, Daniel Freiberg, Joe Askew, Anthony Vanderburgh, Dave Pickell Guitars: Tim Pierce, Sturart Mathis, Mitchell Stein, Bruce Gaitsch, Cameron Greider, Jimmy Zhivago, Dave Pickell, Robbie Steininger, Anthony Vanderburgh Sitar and Esraj: George Koller Bass: Abe Laboriel, Frank Centeno, Paul Pasmore, Miles Hill Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta, Mark Kelso Percussion: Mark Walker, Frank Vilardi Trumpet: Cuong Vu Fiddle: Natalie MacMaster Cello: Erika Duke Uillean Pipes: Pat O'Gorman Duet Vocal (on track 6): Marc Jordan Guest Vocal (on track 7): Angelique Kidho Background Vocals: Tuku Matthews, Cece Bullard, Joe Askew, Richard Page, Louis Price, Dee Daniels, Corey D., Tania Hancheroff, Henri Lorieau, Anthony Vanderburgh
	Tracks : Phenomenal Woman Come Into My Garden Angel Baby Under The Influence Everywhere Illuminata Celebration When The Morning Comes Love Yourself When Did Goodbye Get So Easy For You, For Me, Forever I Believe In Us
Remarks : 2 versions of this CD are existing. One is the above-listed12 tracks CD and the other is 13 tracks CD with a song called "Touch" and this version was released in 2001 with different track orders.

ORDINARY MIRACLES
Only available at Amy's official website. Includes 4 songs "Love Pain And The Whole Damn Thing", "Ordinary Miracles", "Heaven" and "Waterfall" from the album "Burnt By The Sun" (1998) with never before available recordings of 2 songs from the Canadian TV skating special "One Last Time" featuring Barb Underhill and Paul Martini and "We Can't Look Back" from "School's Out"- the Degrassi junior high movie. In addition, 2 duet songs with Marc Jordan and Exchange are also included.
Label : Café Records, Canada (CR001) Release Date: February, 2003 Musicians: Keyboards: Matthew Gerrard, Mark Lalama, Steve Mackinnon, Stephan Moccio, Gerald O'Brien, David Pickell, Steve Sexton, Anthnoy Vanderburgh Guitars: Anthony Vanderburgh, Bill Bell, Doug Macaskill, David Sinclair Bass: Matthew Gerrard, Steve Webster Drums: Randy Cooke, Chris McNeill, Mark Kelso, Richard Stall Guest Vocals: Marc Jordan, Zoe Jordan, Tom Cochrane Background Vocals: Anthony Vanderburgh, Violin: Sonia Jun
	Tracks : Ordinary Miracles Heaven Love Pain And The Whole Damn Thing Waterfall I Will Take Care Of You (Acoustic version) My Life, My Love, My Friend (from "One last time") Dreamer And The Dream (from "One last time") Til The Last Teardrop Falls (with Exchange) Love Called Out My Name (from The Legend Of Prince Valiant) We Can't Look Back (from Degrassi Junior High - the movie "School's Out")

WITH THIS KISS
The album conisits of 5 romantice cover songs, 4 brand new originals and 2 popular classical wedding processionals "The Pachelbel Canon" and JS Bach's "Air" on a G-string, with words from Corinthians have been re-worked and are included. Amy has set lyrics to these timeless gems, and the latter, is a duet with popular pianist, Jim Brickman. And the album also includes the acoustic version of Amy's autobiographical song "I Will Take Care Of You" originally included in her first album "Cool Rain". The new version features the voices of husband, Marc Jordan, and daughter, Zoe Jordan. Last but not least, abbots CD of karaoke style tracks to sing along with for the wedding market, as well as fans that love to sing, is also included.
Label: Cafe Records, EMI Canada (P25788484) Release Date: March 25, 2003 Producers: Amthony Vandervurgh , Peter Coulman, Marc Jordan, Steve Mackinnon, Eddie Schwartz and herself Musicians: Guitars: Rob Piltch, Mike Francis, Fred Knobloch, Michael Severs Piano: Jim Brickman, Mark Lalama, Brent Barkman Keyboards: Gary Prim, Dane Bryant, Peter Coulman Bass: Colin Barrett, Drew Briston, Jimmy Sloas Drums: Mark Kelso, Randy Cooke, Creighton Doane, Paul Leim Flute: Virginia Markson Clarinet: John Johnson Oboe: Mel Berman Bassoon: Christian Sharpe Flugelhorn: Guido Basso Fiddle: Jonathan Yudkin Cello: Paul Widner, Jonathan Yudkin Pedal Steel: Bruce Bouston Duet Vocal: Carlos Morgan (Tracvk 4), Marc Jordan (Track 6, 7 & 9, 12) Zoe Jordan (Track 12) Background Vocals: Marc Jordan, Alannah Bridgewater, Mike Ferfolia, Tony Raymond
	Tracks: Love Never Fails The Way You Look Tonight More Than Life Itself Tonight I Celebrate My Love What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life With This Kiss Everything Love Is We've Only Just Begun A Walk On The Moon Twelfth Of Never Love Me Tender I Will Take Care Of You ( Acoustic Version)

The Best Of Amy Sky - Life Lessons
Label : Cafe Records, Canada (82791-20409-3-7) Release Date: April 25, 2006 Producers: Greg Johnston, Bruce Gaitsch, Anthony Vanderburgh, Steven Mackinnon, David Pickell, Kim Bullard, Eddie Schwartz and herself Amy Sky : Lead and Background Vocals Musicians: Keyboards: Greg Johnston, Bruce Gaitsch, Anthony Vanderburgh, Steven Mackinnon, Daivd Pickell, Kim Bullard, Gary Prim, Dane Bryant Guitar: Greg Johnston, Bruce Gaitsch. Anthony Vanderburgh, Bill Bell, David Sunclair, Tim Pierce, Stuart Mathis, Pavlo, Rob Piltch, Fred Knobloch, Michael Severs Bass: Greg Johnston, Matthew Gerrard, Steve Webster, Abe Laboriel, Colin Barrett, Jimmy Sloas Drums: Billy Ward, Mark Kelso, Chris McNeil, Randy Cooke, Vinnie Colaiuta, Paul Lein Lap Steel: Greg Leisz Pedal Steel: Ken Greer, Bruce Bouton Fiddle, Cello: Jonathan Yudkin Background Vocals: Marc Jordan, Tom Cochrane, Anthony Vanderburgh, Richard Page, Louis Price, Hay Neale, Alannah Bridgewater, Mike Ferfolia, Tuku Matthews
	Tracks: Wicked Game Don't Leave Me Alone Love Pain And The Whole Damn Thing If My Hearts Had Wings Til You Love Somebody Heaven (Opened Up It's Doors) I Will Take Care Of You Ordinary Miracles I Believe In Us Do You Dance A Walk On The Moon Touch More Than Life Itself Angel I The Wings Phenomenal Woman Everything Love Is

The Lights Of December
Label : Cafe Records, Canada (CR007) Release Date: November 18, 2008 Producers: Steve MacKinnon, Greg Johnston, Anthony Vanderburgh and herself Amy Sky : Lead and Background Vocals Musicians: Keyboards: Steve Hunter, Greg Johnston, Steve MacKinnon, Jim Brickman, Mark Lalama, Stephen Maccio, Anthony Vanderburgh Guitar: Mike Francis, Greg Johnston, Jamie Oakes, Anthony Vanderburgh Bass: Maury Lafay, George Koller Drums: Lyle Molzan, Mark Kelso Cello: Paul Widner Guest Vocalists: Marc Jordan, Roch Voisine, Olivia Newton-John, Cody Kaery Background Vocals: Mark Masri, Marla Joy
	Tracks: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (feat. Marc Jordan) The Lights Of December O Come Emmanuel (feat. Cody Karey) (Your Love) The Greatest Gift Of All (feat. Mark Masri & Jim Brickman) Silent Night (feat. Roch Voisine) O Holy Night Angels In The Snow Let It Snow A Mother's Christmas Wish (feat. Olivia Newton-John And Jim Brickman) Let It Shine Instrument Of Peace (feat. Tyler Hamilton) That's What Christmas Means

• Sigle Again
• Oh No, Oh Yes!
  • From the album:"Song Covers from Coast"(Sony SRCL-1958)
  • Release Date: September 27, 1991
  • Remarks : This song is originally performed by one of the most popular Japanese female singer "Mariya Takeuchi".

• Face The Change
  • From the album "ELT Songs From L.A." (Avextrax, Japan AVCD-11728)
  • Release Date: August 25, 1999
  • Remarks: This song is originally performed by the Japanese pop group "Every Little Thing".

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

• You And Me
• Yellow
• Feels Like Home
  • From the album "Song For Sunset" (Solitudes/Somerset Entertainment, Canada 34634)
  • Release Date: August 25, 2006
  • Remarks: This album features soothing music blended seamlessly with nature sounds.

Song Title	Artist/Album Title	Release Year/Record Company	Remarks
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 Marc Jordan
'Til The Last Teardrop Falls	Exchange / Exchange	1992 / Mesa (Canada)	written by Exchange, Marc Jordan and Amy Sky, Duet with Marc Jordan
Until The Last Teardrop Falls	David Hasselhoff / David Hasselhoff	1995 / Critique Records (BMG, USA)	written by Exchange, Marc Jordan and Amy Sky, Duet with David Hasselhoff
Love Never Fails	Jim Brickman / Love Songs & Lullabies	2002 / Windam Hill, USA	written by Marc Jordan,Amy Sky, J.S.Bach and I Corinthians 13
The Water Is Wide	Olivia Newton-John & Friends / A Celebration In Song	2008 / EMI Music, Canada	with Olivia Newton-John and Ryan Dan

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