Carly Robyn Green
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Carly Robyn Green | |
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| Birth name | Carly Greenberg |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Performer |
Carly Robyn Green, born Carly Greenberg, is an American recording artist and songwriter originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her original songs have been featured in over 120 television shows and films and she writes for artists worldwide.[1] She is signed to BMG.[2]
Biography
As an adult-contemporary / smooth jazz artist and performer, Green has performed at venues including the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden, Wachovia Center, Citizens Bank Park, and the Tropicana Hotel & Casino.[3] Green has performed for MTV’s Rock the Vote, debuted on XM Satellite Radio, been named a MySpace Featured Artist, and signed with BMG as artist and songwriter.[2]
After being told to create trendy “of the moment” music for many years, Green was inspired by CeeLo Green to follow her passion for making classic, timeless music. When she sang with him at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, he advised Green to just “do what you love.”[4]
As a result of this advice, Green collaborated on her own project of classic love songs with Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn, who penned hits for Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole.[1] Green’s new project of original love songs features her debut single What Love is All About, co-written with Wildhorn and released in 2017.[5]
Green grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[6] She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania.[7]
Songwriting credits
As a songwriter, Green has written many hits for multi-platinum artists worldwide, including:
- Sandra N – “Tu Esti Norocul” – Single – Roton Music Petra Filip,[8]
- KARA – “N.E.V.E.R.L.A.N.D.” – “Girl’s Story” Album – Universal Music Japan[9]
- Anri – “Ready to Love” – Single & “Smooth & Groove” Album – IVY Records/Warner Music Japan[10]
- Min Hae – “You & Me” – Single & "You & Me" Album – CJ E&M[11]
She has also written songs for Airspoken, Starmarie, Code V, Miho Fukuhara, Harajuku Theater, Kaho, Aycan, and Roser.[2]
Television and film
Some of the many TV shows featuring music by Green include: 3Scandal (ABC), One Life to Live (ABC), Hung (HBO), Young & The Restless (CBS), Real Housewives (BRAVO), Beauty & The Beast (The CW), Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!), Degrassi (Teen Nick), The Real World (MTV), Say Yes to the Dress (TLC), The Real L Word (Showtime)[3]
Green wrote the Dance Moms hit I'll Be Your Dance Doctor by 21st Century Girl, performed by Mackenzie Ziegler in the Nationals season finale. [12]
Green also wrote the 30 Rock song Crash Your Party, featured in the Martin Luther King Day viral spoof trailer.[13]
TV show theme songs by Green include: I Do Over (WeTV), Pretty Hurts (Logo), The Right Hand (The Movie Network)[7]
Films featuring music by Green include: American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, Slightly Single in LA, Life Happens, House Bunny, What’s Your Number, A Wish For Christmas, Love on Ice[14]
References
- ^ a b Corey Ware, “Feature: Carly Robyn Green is Working on an Album of Her Own” Archived 2017-05-23 at the Wayback Machine, “Populove," September 13, 2016
- ^ a b c “Carly Robyn Green”, “BMG Artists”
- ^ a b Keith Richard, “Carly Robyn Green New Music”, “The Jazz World,” September 15, 2016 Archived 2016-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Staff Writer, “Singer-Songwriter Carly Robyn Green Draws Inspiration from Celine Dion” Archived 2017-05-30 at the Wayback Machine, “Life in Quebec Magazine,” April 13, 2015
- ^ Sheryl Aronson, “The Saban Theater Presents Legendary Wayne Newton and Carly Robyn Green”, “The Hollywood 360,” April 4, 2017
- ^ Howard Gensler, "Tattle - Amanda Bynes: Hit & Run With Oblivion", "The Philadelphia Daily News," September 18, 2012
- ^ a b Matt Rosler, “Cee Lo Green Encouraged this Penn Alum to Focus on Her Artistry”, “Penntertainment,” January 20, 2015
- ^ “Sandra N – Tu Esti Norocul”[permanent dead link], “Muziq,” September 14, 2016
- ^ “N.E.V.E.R.L.A.N.D.”, “KKBox,” June 17, 2015
- ^ “Smooth & Groove”, “Mojim,” August 19, 2015
- ^ “Min Hae, You & Me”, “Korean Pop,” May 20, 1014
- ^ "Dance Moms Soundtrack (2011)", "Ringos Track: Find Your Soundtrack"
- ^ "Penn Alum Crashes Your Party on '30 Rock'", "Penntertainment," January 30, 2012
- ^ "New Single by Carly Robyn Green", "Keys and Chords," November 8, 2016
External links
- Carly Robyn Green at AllMusic
- Carly Robyn Green discography at Discogs
- Carly Robyn Green at IMDb
