Bios
Singer-Songwriter Bio
Orange County, California-based multi-hyphenate (singer-songwriter-musician-producer) Rick Paul writes mature, often thought-provoking, songs about life and love. Growing up in Schenectady, New York in the 1970s, his recordings often reflect the soft rock, country rock, and singer-songwriter influences of that era including Dan Fogelberg, the Eagles, and Bread, albeit with the piano stylings of Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John, and more recent influences from the world of modern pop. His songs have been recorded by independent artists from the USA, Europe, and Asia, including Little River Band lead singer Wayne Nelson, who recorded “Little Child Lost” back in 2000 to promote the Child Alert Foundation. In 2004, teenage pop singer Nominjin took “All I Need to Know” to Top 5 in Mongolia for both radio and video play. Rick released album #6, a more country-leaning collection called Thinking with My Heart, in August 2022.
Cover Gigs Bio
Singer and piano player Rick Paul enjoys breathing new life into great songs from the 1950s to today, from genres as diverse as classic rock, folk, country, modern pop, and musical theatre. With his Elton John-influenced piano playing, soulful singing that has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Don Henley, and Neil Young, and a passion for interpreting lyrics as an actor might, he’ll have you hearing familiar songs in new ways. Paul is also an accomplished songwriter whose catchy original songs, often featuring thought-provoking lyrics, may tempt you to sing along after a chorus or two. Rick Paul performs frequently in Orange County, California, and his wide repertoire ensures that no two shows are the same.
Music
You can play most of Rick’s released recordings directly from the embedded Spotify playlist below. The selection includes songs from Rick’s 6 full-length albums, 2 EPs, and upwards of 50 singles. Alternately, you can play Rick’s music on most popular music sites worldwide, including Amazon, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music.
Photos
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Live Performance Videos
Additional live performance videos can be found on YouTube.
Cover Songs
Original Songs
Press/Media
The Life Box Media Channel Radio Podcast, Episode #322, December 2021: Half-hour interview with singer-songwriter Rick Paul regarding a new Christmas song, “Cuddling on Christmas Eve”, musical influences, Christmas songs, and current music favorites.
Virartech Interview, 2010: This written English language interview was originally published in Russian by a Russian music production and technology company. It takes a deep dive into topics including Rick’s early musical background, songwriting process, collaboration, creative goals, and recording process and technology, while also discussing the state of the modern industry of the time and considerations for independent artists and songwriters.
“With styles ranging from retro rock to Celtic folk, this Southern Californian artist has a unique whispering charm about his vocals that makes one take notice from the first warm note.” — Janet Goodman, Music News Nashville, in reviewing Rick’s 2009 album, Love Holds On.
Social Media and Select Music Sites
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Updated: July 29, 2024