Peace on earth and goodwill to All.
Sounds Like:
Lionel Richie; Sam Cooke; Lou Rawls; Bob Marley; Stevie Wonder
Influences:
Lou Rawls; Sam Cooke; Ray Charles; Jackie Wilson; Bob Marley; Lionel Richie; James Brown; Kenny Rogers; Burt Bacharach & Hal David; Gamble & Huff; Joe Cocker; Nancy Wilson; Donny Hathaway; Dolly Parton; Ben E King; Billy Joel; Yolanda Adams; BeBe & CeCe Winas; Elvis Presley; Whiney Houston; Jimmy Ruffin; Teddy Pendagrass; Stevie Wonder; Billy Holiday; Nat King Cole; Natalie Cole; Sammy Davis Jr; Ella Fitzgerald; Tom Jones; Duke Ellington; Etta James; Celine Dion; Dina Washington; Tony Bennett; Rorgers and Hart; Billy Strayhorn; Carlos Jobim; Jerome Kern; Gershwin; Andrea Bocelli; Paul Desmond; Errol Garner; Benny Goodman; Count Basie; Michael McDonald; Mavis Staples/Staple Singers; Curtis Mayfield; Peabo Bryson; Sarah Vaughn; Otis Redding; TheTemptations; The Spinners; Marvin Gaye;
Favourite Singer/Songwriter:
Lionel Richie; Stevie Wonder; Bob Marley; Aretha; Sam Cooke; Kenny Rogers; Elvis; Luther Vandross; Dolly Parton; Michael Jackson; Willie Nelson; Lennon & McCartney; Carole King;
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Songs by Pat Reid
Come Into My Life
I'm Amazed
I'm Just a Sinner
Lord of Lord, King of Kings
Should Have Never Let Her Go
Region:
ON
Level of Experience:
PROFESSIONAL
Genre:
Blues | Christian/Gospel | Country | Jazz | R&B | Reggae | Other | Adult Contemporary | Americana | Pop | Soul
I Write:
By myself | For others
I prefer to write:
Lyrics | Melody | Chord Patterns | Arrangements
Songs Recorded:
Should Have Never Let Her Go; I'm Amazed; Feeling Good All Over; Through the Night; You Belong to Me; Wherever You Go (Trayvon's Lament); I Can't Breathe (Black Lives Matter); Live and Let Live (Love is the Answer); What About Love; Hey Lord (What's Your Number); Lord of Lords, King of Kings; Come Into My Life; Wonderful Lord; I'm Just a Sinner; What Would Jesus Do; Thank You Jesus; Do You Know Jesus; Say You, Say Me (cover); Just Wanna Do Right.
Albums Released:
"Come Into My Life"
Song Placements:
None
Awards:
GMA Covenat Nomination.
I am interested in:
Web Cowriting | Face to face Cowriting | Networking | Pitching Songs to Artists | Pitching Songs To Tv/Film/Etc. | Signing with a Label | Getting a Publishing Deal
Other Jobs:
Realtor
Biography:
Pat began singing at the early age of 15 on the Caribbean Island of Trinidad where he formed a trio called the Canaries. The three friends went on to win an Island-wide televised contest called "Scouting for Talent." The group performed at various charitable venues as the boys were too young to perform in clubs.
Returning to his native Jamaica, Pat joined the Jaywalkers, a six piece R&B/Rock Steady/Reggae band that enjoyed much popularity with the local islanders.
Migrating to Toronto in the late 1960's, Pat played with various R&B groups such as The Experiments, New Directions, Toronto Revival and The PG Reid Band. Appearing at venues in and around the Toronto area, University campuses, and covering numerous road tours in South Western Ontario; Northwestern Ontario; the East Coast including Newfoundland, he continued honing his music craft.
Pat has performed with some of the top musicians from the Toronto area. His vocal training began at Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto. He also attended Humber College's Jazz Program for a short while as a Voice Major. He holds a degree in Psychology from York University in Toronto.
His debut album “Come Into My Life”(c)2006 was nominated for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year at the 2006 'Gospel Music Covenant Awards (GMA)' in Calgary Canada; and songs: "Lord of Lords, King of Kings" and the title track "Come Into My Life" were nominated for Traditional Gospel Song of The Year.
Pat presently composes and records in his home-studio with piano and does all midi programming as well as all accompanying back-up vocals. He is currently writing and recording several songs simultaneously. He writes in the Country/Americana/Gospel/Reggae/Pop/R&B/Jazz genre.
Song Discography: http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
NEW TRACK : "Still In Love With You" (06:51)
Release Date: 12/9/2018
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Sax; Solo; Memphis Horns; B3 Organ; Guitar; Percussion: Pat Reid.
This is a love song; a contemporary R&B Ballad.
1. Title track from debut album "Come Into My Life" (04:10)
Release Date: 1/1/2006
http://cdbaby.com/cd/patreid
Production: Eddie Bullen, Thunder Dome Studio,Toronto.
Recording Engineer & Producer: Eddie Bullen,
Mastered @ Wellesley Studios, Toronto.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Renee Rowe
Piano/Keyboards/Programming: Eddies Bullen.
Worship/Praise/Gospel with a Reggae/Calypso Contemporary feel.
2. "I'm Amazed" (04:01)
Release Date: 4/29/2010
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: Fred Kink; Kink Sound Studio, Toronto.
Engineer: Fred Kink. Mastered @ Kink Sound Studio.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Bass: Howard Ayee
Piano:Lou Pommanti
Guitar: Peter Mueller
This song is about young love: Boy finally coming to realize that he is in love with his childhood friend.
3. "I'm Just A Sinner" (04:56)
Release Date: 1/1/2006
http://cdbaby.com/cd/patreid
From the debut Gospel Album "Come Into My Life." A gospel/praise ballad with Contemporary Blues feel.
Production: Eddie Bullen, Thunder Dome Studio,Toronto.
Recording Engineer & Producer: Eddie Bullen,
Mastered @ Wellesley Studios, Toronto.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back-Up vocals: Renee Rowe
Piano/Keyboards/Programming: Eddies Bullen.
4. Lord of Lords, King of Kings." (04:48)
Release date: 1/1/2006
http://cdbaby.com/cd/patreid
From the debut Gospel Album"Come Into My Life."
This is a Gospel/Praise Traditional/Contemporary song. It was nominated for "Traditional Gospel Song of The Year" at the 2006 'Gospel Music Covenant Awards' in Calgary.
Production: Eddie Bullen, Thunder Dome Studio,Toronto.
Recording Engineer & Producer: Eddie Bullen,
Mastered @ Wellesley Studios, Toronto.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Renee Rowe
Piano/Keyboards/Programming: Eddies Bullen.
5. "Should Have Never Let Her Go" (06:31)
Release Date: 26/3/2018
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Slide Guitar; Percussion: Pat Reid.
This is a country song. It tells a story of reflection and regrets; not making the right choice.
6. "Live And Let Live (Love is The Answer)" (04:54)
Release Date: 1/1/2014
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
This song depicts the spiritual challenges one can face on a daily basis.
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProduction/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums' Bass; Horns; Guitar; Congas; Strings; Steel Drums';B3 Organ; Percussion: Pat Reid
This is a Spiritual/Reggae uptempo song with a Calypso/Pop flavor. The lyrics speak to the Human Spirit and to the current challenges faced by a world in need.
7. "Through the Night" (05:27)
Release Date: 5/16/2015
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProduction/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Horns; Guitar; Congas; B3 Organ; Strings; Percussion: Pat Reid.
This song speaks of breaking up and of the possibility of old friendship turning into love.
Release Date: 8/10/2015
8. “Wherever You Go (Trayvon’s Lament)" (04:27)
Release Date: 4/2/2014
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProduction/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Horns; Guitar; Cello; Percussion; Sound Effects;: Pat Reid.
This song reflects on the young man, Trayvon Martin's passing, with which most of us are familiar. Listeners can easily relate to the song’s lyrics as they stir the humanity in us without having to become political.
9. "I'm Feeling Good All Over" (03:52)
Release Date: 1/1/1982
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production:
Engineer: Fred Kink, Kink Sound Studios Toronto
Songwriters: Pat Reid.
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Bass: Howard Ayee
Piano:Lou Pommanti
Guitar: Peter Mueller
This is a R&B uptempo tune with a Philly Shuffle, celebrating being in love.
10. “You Belong to Me” (05:47)
Release Date: 8/10/2015
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProduction/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Horns; Guitar; Congas; Cello; B3 Organ; Strings; Percussion: Pat Reid.
This is a Country/Gospel ballad. The lyrics touches one’s heart, especially those in need of a bit of "Spiritual Support."
11. "I Can't Breathe (Black Lives Matter) (04:35)
Release Date: 1/7/2015
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
Production: PGAMusicProductions; Cobourg Ont.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProduction/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Pat Reid
Piano: Pat Reid
Midi: Drums; Bass; Horns; Guitar; Congas; B3 Organ; Percussion: Pat Reid.
This is in memory of Eric Gardner. The lyrics cries out for humanity's mercy.
1. "Come Into My Life" From the debut Gospel Album"Come Into My Life."
Release Date: 1/1/2006.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/patreid
Production: Eddie Bullen, Thunder Dome Studio,Toronto.
Recording Engineer & Producer: Eddie Bullen,
Mastered @ Wellesley Studios, Toronto.
Songwriters: Pat Reid
Publishing & PRO: PGAMusicProductions/SOCAN/CMRRA/SoundExchange.
Vocals: Pat Reid
Back Up Vocals: Renee Rowe
Piano/Keyboards/Programming: Eddies Bullen.
'Traditional Gospel/ Praise/Worship with a Contemporary' feel:
2. "What Would Jesus Do" (04:05)
This song addresses the 'gang mentality' that plagues many young men, particularly in the big North American cites. The lyrics hints of the sociological and psychological fall-out of slavery on youth.
3. "Thank You Jesus" (04:14)
This is in celebration of the Lord for His many blessings.
4. "Do You Know Jesus" (04:22)
This is an easy-flowing uptempo Reggae song. It owns up to one's misdeeds and eventual redemption.
5. "Say You, Say Me" (04:43)
This a cover of Lionel Richie's famous song. This is a
Ballad version with a Gospel feel.
6. "Wonderful Lord" (05:13)
Here is a 'prayerful' gospel ballad celebrating God's love.
7. "Just Wanna Do Right." (04:34)
Release Date: 1/1/2006.
This is a Pop/Ballad/Gospel/Praise song with an emotional feel seeking spirituality.
Find him on:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/pat-reid/id161871237
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FQYfRgIqigl495mqZ2T4y
http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/PatReid
https://soundcloud.com/patrick-reid-16
https://twitter.com/PatReidMusic
https://patreid.com
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC0OhWnqyOl8mRuQr96VtU0g