Barry Blue: (Velvet Voice)

The glam-pop hit machine who gave us “Dancin’ (on a Saturday Night)” and wrote for Diana Ross, produced Heatwave, and still rocks the retro circuit! Barry Blue (born Barry Ian Green, 12 December 1950, London) was one of the 70s’ most successful British pop writer-producers who also scored massive hits under his own name. Think bubblegum-glam with irresistible hooks, huge boots, and even bigger choruses. The Essential Facts Real name: Barry Ian Green Breakthrough as artist: 19

Barry Blue’s "Dancin' (On A Saturday Night)"  backed with "School Love" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Old Gold...

A Festive Duet From The Glam Couple Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1975, on Jet Records (catalogue: JET 762 / 2001 616), Lynsey De Paul & Barry Blue’s “Happy Christmas To You From Me” was their one-off festive duet. Backed with “Stick To You,” both tracks written/produced by the pair, this charming glam-pop Christmas song — published by Lynsey Music Ltd, Bluey Tunes, and ATV Music Ltd. — did not chart in the UK. Marketed by Polydor, it’s a rare ho

A Glam Pop Dancefloor Sizzler Barry Blue’s “If I Show You I Can Dance” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 4, 1975, on Bell Records (catalogue: BELL 1452). Backed with “Rosetta Stone,” this funky glam pop track, written by Barry Blue and Lynsey de Paul, was a standalone non-album single following the success of his debut album Hot Shots (1974). Produced by Blue, the A-side’s infectious groove and catchy chorus aimed for the dancefloor, but it failed to char

Barry Blue’s Barry Blue Music Star , a cover article in Music Star , November 30, 1974. Born Barry Ian Green on 4 December 1950, he is an...

Barry Blue’s "Hot Shot" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

Barry Blue’s Barry Writes for You , a cover and one-page feature in Music Star Magazine , September 21, 1974.

Barry Blue’s "Hot Shot"  backed with "Hobo Man" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Bell Records (catalog number BELL...

Barry Blue’s "School Love" , a one-page single review in Disc , February 16, 1974.

A one-page article in Record Mirror on November 17, 1973.

Barry Blue’s "Do You Wanna Dance?" , a one-page single review in Disc , October 27, 1973.

A Glam Pop Dancefloor Filler Barry Blue’s “Do You Wanna Dance?” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 12, 1973, on Bell Records (catalogue: BELL 1336). Backed with “Don’t Put Your Money On My Horse,” this infectious glam pop track, written by Blue and Lynsey de Paul, served as the lead single from his debut album, Hot Shots. Produced by Blue, the A-side’s upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus made it a dancefloor hit, peaking at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. House

Barry Blue’s "Dancin' (On a Saturday Night)"  backed with "New Day" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Bell Records...