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Narada Michael Walden (/ˈnɑːrədə/ NAH-rə-də; Michael Walden; born April 23, 1952)[1][2] is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He acquired the nickname Narada from Sri Chinmoy.[2]

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Narada Michael Walden
Walden performing in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Michael Walden
Born	(1952-04-23) April 23, 1952 (age 70) Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.[1]
Genres	Rock, R&B, pop, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)	Drums, keyboards, bass, vocals
Years active	1971–present
Labels	Atlantic, Warner Bros., Tarpan
Website	naradamichaelwalden.com

He began his career as a drummer, working primarily in the jazz fusion realm, appearing with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter and Weather Report, and Allan Holdsworth. After being mentored by Quincy Jones, he transitioned into a role as a songwriter and producer, working in the 1980s and 1990s with numerous R & B acts such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, as well as other singers across a number of genres. In 2020, he became the drummer for Journey, replacing Steve Smith. In 2021, he became one of two drummers in the band alongside the returning Deen Castronovo prior to leaving in 2022.[3] He appears on the band's album Freedom (2022), having co-produced and played on the album before his departure.

Biography

Walden was born in Plainwell, Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1970 to 1972.[4]

Walden played with rock bands in Miami, Florida, after he graduated from college.[2] He was a member of the 'second incarnation' of the Mahavishnu Orchestra from 1974 to 1976, playing drums and providing vocals. Atlantic released his first album, Garden of Love Light, in 1977 with a single that reached the R&B chart.[2] This was followed by I Cry I Smile and The Awakening.[2] The latter album reached No. 15 on the R&B chart.[2] His singles continued to be popular in R&B during the 1980s. These included a duet with Patti Austin and an appearance on the soundtrack for the movie Bright Lights, Big City.[2]

He built his studio in 1985 and produced music for The Temptations, Stacy Lattisaw, Aretha Franklin, Angela Bofill, Lisa Fischer, Sister Sledge, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Whitney Houston, Clarence Clemons, George Benson, Sheena Easton, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, Al Jarreau, and Mariah Carey.[5]

Walden has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, winning three:[6] Best R&B Song for "Freeway of Love" (1985);[7] Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (1987);[8] and Album of the Year for The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1993).[2]

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	Label	Peak chart positions
			US [9]	US R&B [10]	UK [11]
1976	Garden of Love Light	Atlantic Records	—	—	—
1977	I Cry, I Smile		—	—	—
1979	Awakening		103	15	—
	The Dance of Life		74	9	—
1980	Victory		103	21	—
1982	Confidence		135	30	—
1983	Looking at You, Looking at Me		—	51	—
1985	The Nature of Things	Warner Bros.	—	—	—
1988	Divine Emotion	Reprise	—	67	60
1995	Sending Love to Everyone	EMI	—	—	—
2013	Thunder 2013	Tarpan	—	—	—
2015	Evolution		—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions
		US [12]	US R&B [13]	US Dance [14]	UK [15][11]
1977	"Delightful"	—	81	—	—
1979	"Give Your Love a Chance"	—	80	—	—
	"I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance with You)"	47	9	64	—
	"I Shoulda Loved Ya"	66	4	8	8
1980	"Tonight I'm Alright"	—	35	8	34
	"The Real Thang"	—	22	25	—
1981	"I Want You"	—	46	25	—
1982	"Summer Lady"	—	39	—	—
	"You're #1"	—	19	—	—
1983	"Reach Out (I'll Be There)"	—	40	19	—
1985	"Gimme, Gimme, Gimme"	—	39	—	87
	"The Nature of Things"	—	82	21	—
1988	"Divine Emotions"	—	21	1	8
	"Can't Get You Outta My Head"	—	—	—	93
	"Wild Thing"	—	97	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Soundtracks

• Perfect
• Licence to Kill
• The Bodyguard
• Jason's Lyric
• 9½ Weeks
• Crooklyn
• Free Willy
• Mannequin
• The Associate
• Now and Again
• Innerspace
• Bright Lights, Big City

Other collaborations

As drummer

• Mahavishnu Orchestra – Apocalypse (1974), Visions of the Emerald Beyond (1975), Inner Worlds (1976)
• Tommy Bolin – "Marching Powder" on Teaser (1975)
• Chick Corea – My Spanish Heart (1976)
• Jeff Beck – Wired (1976)
• Alphonso Johnson – Moonshadows (1976)
• Nova – Vimana (1976)
• Allan Holdsworth – Velvet Darkness (1976)
• Jaco Pastorius – "Come On, Come Over" on Jaco Pastorius (1976)
• Weather Report – "Black Market" and "Cannon Ball" on Black Market (1976)
• James Mason – Rhythm of Life (1977)
• John McLaughlin – Johnny McLaughlin: Electric Guitarist (1978)
• Robert Fripp – "Breathless", "NY3", "I've Had Enough of You" on Exposure (1979)
• Carlos Santana – Oneness: Silver Dreams – Golden Reality (1979)
• Journey – Freedom (2022)

As producer

• Regina Belle – "Baby Come to Me"
• George Benson – "Kisses in the Moonlight" and "While the City Sleeps" (1986)
• Angela Bofill – "Too Tough", "Tonight I Give In", "I'm on Your Side"
• Tevin Campbell – "Tell Me What You Want Me to Do"
• Lisa Fischer – "How Can I Ease the Pain"
• Carl Carlton – "The Bad CC"
• Mariah Carey – "Vision of Love", "I Don't Wanna Cry"
• Ray Charles – Genius & Friends (2005)
• Clarence Clemons – Hero (1985)
• Natalie Cole – "I Do" (1989)
• Sheena Easton – "So Far, So Good" from About Last Night, No Sound but a Heart and My Cherie
• Brian Evans – "At Fenway"
• Aretha Franklin – Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985), Aretha (1986), Through the Storm (1989), "Everyday People" (1991), A Rose Is Still a Rose (1998)
• Michelle Gayle – "Sweetness", "Freedom", "Happy Just to Be with You", "Baby Don't Go", "All Night Long"
• Al Green – "Your Heart's in Good Hands"
• Taral Hicks – "Whoopty Whoop", "Don't Let the Feelin' Go Away", "I Wish You Were Here"
• Whitney Houston – "One Moment in Time" (1988), "How Will I Know" (1985), Whitney (1987), I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990), "I'm Every Woman" (1992)
• Al Jarreau – Heaven and Earth (1992)
• Elton John & Kiki Dee – "True Love" (1993)
• Gladys Knight – "Licence to Kill" (1989)
• Patti LaBelle – "Still in Love" (1989)
• Stacy Lattisaw – Let Me Be Your Angel, "Jump to the Beat", With You, Sneakin' Out, Sixteen and Perfect Combination
• LaToya London – "Every Part of Me", "Learn to Breathe" and "State of My Heart"
• Luba – "How Many"
• Milira – "One Man Woman (1992)"
• Eddie Murphy – "Put Your Mouth on Me" and "Till the Money's Gone" from So Happy (1989)
• Don Novello and Cat McLean – "Everyone Is Free to Wear Camouflage"
• Yōko Oginome – Verge of Love (1988)
• Mica Paris – "Whisper a Prayer" (1993)
• Pointer Sisters – "Be There" (1987)
• Diana Ross – Take Me Higher (1995)
• Sister Sledge – All American Girls
• Jermaine Stewart – "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" (1986)
• Starship – "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (1987)
• The Temptations – Awesome (2001)
• Shanice Wilson – "I Love Your Smile", "I Hate to Be Lonely", "Love Is the Gift"
• Steve Winwood – Junction Seven (1997)
• Pia Zadora – "Pia Z"
• Sydney Brown – "Love Is Stronger than Smoke and Fire" (2018)
• Santana – "Whiter Shade of Pale", "Song for Cindy" (2021)
• Journey – Freedom (2022)

References

External links

• Official website
• Narada Michael Walden discography at Discogs
• Narada Walden Interview NAMM Oral History Library (1986)

На других языках

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- [en] Narada Michael Walden

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[es] Narada Michael Walden

Michael Walden (nacido el 23 de abril de 1952, en Kalamazoo, Míchigan Estados Unidos) es un productor, baterista, cantante, y compositor estadounidense. Su nombre Nārada se lo dio el guru Sri Chinmoy a comienzos de los 70s y su carrera musical abarca tres décadas, en las cuales ha sido premiado con varios discos de oro, platino y multiplatino. Michael Walden ha sido dueño y ha trabajado en los Estudios Tarpan, un estudio muy conocido desde mediados de los 80 en San Rafael, California. Liceo Alberto Hurtado

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[ru] Уолден, Нарада Майкл

На́рада Майкл Уо́лден (англ. Narada Michael Walden, [ˈnɑːr(ə)də]; имя при рождении: Michael Walden, род. 23 апреля 1952) — американский ударник, автор песен, музыкальный продюсер и певец[1]. С 2020 года участник американской рок-группы Journey.

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