All of these songs were written, produced and arranged by Richard Scotti. This page is the third most visited artist page at IAC. Richard has 20 songs in the Top 50 of the IAC Classic & Progressive Rock Chart, more than any artist or band has in any genre and his songs are played on more than 155 radio stations. Guest vocalists perform the vocals. (all names of vocalists listed with songs) Richard Scotti plays most of the instruments on the songs and does all the mixing. He works very closely with the vocalists to produce vocals that capture his personal vocal vision for each song. To play songs click on the blue arrow (>) to the right of each song, not the (+) plus sign.
BROTHER JOHN *PREVIOUSLY #1 ON THE IAC CLASSIC & PROGRESSIVE ROCK GENRE CHART (2009) *SONG OF THE YEAR TOP 5 FINALIST IN ROCK CATEGORY (VH1 SONG CONTEST- JANUARY 2008) Lead vocals: Rich Mendoza / Background vocals: Russ Bonagurara
BORROWED TIME Nick Holmes on lead vocals. SONG TYPE: Up tempo Dylanesque folk rock
SHE'S AN ANGEL Drew Hill and Russ Bonagura on vocals. Unisong critique: "Wow, this could be the lost Beatle song!!"
BEFORE THE WELL RUNS DRY Breeze on lead vocals.
SILENCE THE VIOLENCE #2 on the IAC RnB/Soul Chart (also on Neil Young's LIVING WITH WAR website chart.) John Lennon Song Contest Honorable Mention Award / Unisong Finalist Award / Gail Lou on lead vocals /
WATER FROM A STONE Ronnie Gent on lead vocals and Russ Bonagura on backgound vocals. Uptempo Rocker that builds to a soaring outro.
SWEET ANGELICA Russ Bonagura sings lead and backup. /
SILVER WOOD Russ Bonagura sings lead on this song which was inspired by the bio of Rob Barrer and family of Silverwood Studios. Dedicated to the memory of Katrina Barrer.
GODDESS OF MY DREAMS Nick Holmes sings lead vocals on this John Lennon Song Contest Honorable Mention Winner that pays homage to Bob Dylan
IN MY EYES #1 for 4 weeks in CASHBOX MAGAZINE. (Indie Dance Picks) Lead vocals by Monique Bingham and Background vocals by Russ Bonagura. SONG TYPE: UPTEMPO DANCE
URBAN SYMPHONY Classical/RnB hybrid (uptempo instrumental)
TOWER OF LOVE This is a song about loss and 9/11 but also about hope / Russ Bonagura on lead and backup vocals. SONG TYPE: BALLAD
BROKEN SKY HARD ROCK INSTRUMENTAL
ROCKS IN YOUR HEAD Hard rock guitar instrumental
RETRIEVING MY SOUL Lead and backup vocals: Russ Bonagura
WHERE DO LOST DREAMS GO Ronnie Gent on lead vocals. SONG TYPE: Mid tempo Rock/Americana/ballad
JOHNNY APPLESEED This song is based on a dream I had about my late brother, John. The vocalist, Karen Verderese captures the essence of the lyrics beautifully.
TEXAS RENDEVOUZ Uptempo Rock/blues
EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU Drew Hill on lead vocals, Glen Burtnik (former member of Styx) on harmony and backup vocals. SONG TYPE: BEATLESQUE LOVE BALLAD
GOIN' HIGHER Rich Mendoza on lead vocals and Russ Bonagura on background vocals. Americana with a dash of gospel.
I DON'T WANNA CHANGE YOU Lead vocals by Russ Bonagura. Honest americana with tasty mandolin, organ and fiddle.
SO FAR SO GOOD Unisong Finalist award / John Lennon song Contest Honorable Mention award / Drew Hill and Russ Bonagura on vocals. SONG TYPE: Beatles style love ballad
AT CLOSE RANGE Russ Bonagura on lead vocals. Fast moving with cool fiddle and hot harmonica. The ultimate "break up song".
THIS IS NOT GOODBYE Nick Holmes on lead vocals. Dylan lovers take note.
HARD TIMES Hard rock instrumental
3/9/2010 7:53:05 AM Richard, thank you for the inspirational words you left me. I read it thrice just because it made me feel so warm.Thank you. Richard, you are one of the best there is. I am in awe of your talents and your amazingly unique style....Few can do what you do, and make so many happy doing it...cheers bob
3/4/2010 5:45:42 AM Richard, I am a true fan...from you I learn, thanks for your kindness and your talent, both of which i hope to attain...cheers sir bob rylett
2/14/2010 4:51:20 PM Way to go !!! On top of the Hitline!! How is the view from up there??
2/13/2010 4:09:04 PM so nice thank you denise :)
2/13/2010 7:53:48 AM Whoo hoo!!!! COngratulations on the Hitline! so happy for you!! denise
2/13/2010 7:37:24 AM morning Richard Listening to your music this morning great way to start the day denise
2/13/2010 7:34:33 AM Hey Congrats!!!! I see you are on the Hitline!! Way to go Richard!!! So Happy for you! deb
2/12/2010 6:16:57 AM Hey Richard!! Just dropping by to say hello and have a listen to your songs. Your music is a pleasure. I hope all is well with you. Could you upload your "Soul Retrieval" song so that I can put it on my Soul Retrieval station. I'm trying to rebuild the station after neglecting it for so long. All the best to you Richard! xo
2/7/2010 10:47:52 AM Richard I don't like to blow smoke, I like to tell it like it is and you my friend are great, you do it like it should be done. Respect to you and thanks for the nice words and the picture advice...i will take it...cheers sir..bob rylett
1/16/2010 3:38:09 PM Richard what an amazing collection of songs. You are pro brother...first class. bob rylett
1/14/2010 2:04:31 PM Mr Scotti.....your deliberation over the issue of your song title has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated......even if I didn't get to see it until over a year after it was posted!!
1/11/2010 12:37:02 PM Thanks Rich for the advice, words of wisdom to be sure. I really do think it's going to be an awesome year full of productivity and progress. Here's to 2010! Hope all is well with you and yours... PEACE
1/10/2010 8:10:07 AM morning Richard Many thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to listen...... It's a new year filled with good things and good music.. thank you for sharing yours........ be happy,be inspired denise
1/8/2010 10:25:44 AM Happy New Year Richard!!! Slim
12/31/2009 9:15:37 AM Happy New Year Richard! All the best for 2010!
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