Frank Fvanti

Upper Merion High School

Class of 1972

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Frank Fvanti - Class of 1972 - Upper Merion High School

First Name	Frank
Last Name	Fvanti
Graduation Year	Class of 1972
Gender	Male
Current Location	Radnor, Pennsylvania
Hometown	King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Relationship Status	Single
About Me	MY WEBSITES soundgems.com myspace.com/soundgems aristapools.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soun d-Gems- Records/171909729508687?ref=ts soundgems.com myspace.com/soundgems almost never late for your appointments,like to be engaged in an active and fast-paced job,usually the first to react to a sudden event: the telephone ringing or unexpected question,more interested in a general idea than in the details of its realization[ill develope the details],in my nature to assume responsibility,prefer to act immediately,inclined to rely more on improvisation and on careful planning in advance,often do jobs in a hurry,frequently and easily express your feelings and emotions,tend to rely on your experience rather than on theoretical alternatives,like to keep a check on how things are progressing,think that almost everything can be analyzed,often spend time thinking of how things could be improved,easily perceive various ways in which events could develop More to come "Known for creating mid-groves and slow jams" About me: Balanced, calm, strong, passionate. Gentle soul, forever young. DWM . Creative, adventurous, humorous, articulate, sympathetic, grounded, healer, listener, communicator. Joys: music, intelligence, the dance of light, texture, movement, beauty, touch, food, , water, music composer,professional songwriter, kindness, laughter, wordplay, making a difference, family, learning, sharing, simplicity, perspective. “Once upon a time when the sound counted for everything and your thoughts were unfeigned, before image was king and when pure music ruled the airways, you could feel the spirit,not just see flashiness. Although heavily R&B rooted ,Sound Gems Records (my company) as always will continue to define new forms , always delving deep into the soul , staying focused on its’ original musical mission, "innovation"... "expose intuitive, innovative and influential artists via outlets all over the world concentrating more on music and less on pretense..groove oriented with R&B and funk influenced backbeats properly chilled. . I often feel like it's so rare that someone can make magic in music these days. What is left to do when it sometimes seems like it's all been done before? I will continue to write whenever I get inspired even aware my stuff will mostly be reminiscent of a time and place you`ve been before, but hopefully A new Sound emerging from the old, just as it always has been. ... Sometimes the songs are beautiful imagery. ["Soundpedia"] "Be Thankful For What You`ve Got" by William Devaughn Produced by Frank Fioravanti and John Davis Wanting to go for a nasty groove. A smooth finespun arrangement was written,eventually booking time to record at the famous Sigma Sound Studio in Philadelphia Remarkably, the session also featured members of the famed Philly Sound - guitarist Norman Harris, drummer Earl Young, bassist Ron Baker, and vibist Vince Montana - these top musicians were secured by Allan Felder, who also developed the separate adlib back -up chorus with his Sister`s vocal choir. .[3]Frank Fioravanti, could have released the record on the company`s own label now named Sound Gems but it was just starting out and instead secured its release on the Roxbury Records record label..>[4] The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling a million copies... eventually 2 million. In 1980 Fioravanti and Devaughn hooked up again a on an album titled "Figures Can`t Calculate" and again soon after Devaughn recorded another Fioravanti tune "Creme de Creme " released in Europe on the "Red Bus" label. Other Artists associated with Frank`s production and song writing capacity include Billy HARNER, CHARON COTTON, BUNNY DAVIS,HIGH AND MIGHTY, CRYSTAL MOTION, ROSEY JONES,THE CHARMETTES,,EBBTIDE,SHIRLEY LITES, DEBBIE TRUSTY,CECIL PARKER,DIRECT CURRENT,COREY WIMS,KEVIN GIDDEON, GARLAND JEFFREYS, CACHET,INTERSTATE 95,INFLIGHT,many radio friendly singles and 12" singles.. additional discography • Sweet Norma Jones Spice (14) Featuring Bunny Davis / Spice (14) - Sweet Norma Jones / Can't Wait Till The Morning Comes ◄ (2 versions) Sound Gems 1974 • Six Million Dollar Lover (7") Philomega Records 1976 • Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (as F. Floravante) Various - 12" Disco Dance Time Volume 1 (2xLP, Comp) Injection Disco Dance Label 1983 • Creme De Creme (as F. Fioravanti) Various - It's In The Mix Vol. 1 (LP, Comp) Calibre 1983 • Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Gerd's 4 Lux Mix) (as F.Fioravente) Paolo Mojo - Balance 009 ◄ (2 versions) EQ Recordings 2006 • Heat You Up Melt You Down (Club Mix) (as Fioravanti) Various - Almighty Ultimate Dance Party. Volume 2 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Almighty Records 2006 • Heat You Up Melt You Down (CDr, Single) East Side Records 2007 • Heat You Up Melt You Down (Anthem Mix) (as Fioravanti) and 2 more… Various - Almighty Presents Gay Anthems 2 (CD, Comp + CD, Comp, Mixed) Almighty Records 2008 • What About The Children (7") Mel Omega Unknown Production • Have Love Will Travel (7", Promo) Sound Gems 1973 • Have Love Will Travel (7") Today Records 1973 • Be Thankful For What You Got ◄ (7 versions) Roxbury Records 1974 • Be Thankful For What You Got ◄ (4 versions) Roxbury Records 1974 • Blood Is Thicker Than Water ◄ (4 versions) Roxbury Records 1974 • Give Me Your Best Shot - Baby ◄ (4 versions) Sound Gems 1974 • Give The Little Man A Great Big Hand (7", Single) Roxbury Records 1974 • You're My Main Squeeze ◄ (2 versions) Sound Gems 1975 • The Disco Kid (7") Arista 1975 • Six Million Dollar Lover (7") Philomega Records 1976 • Figures Can't Calculate ◄ (3 versions) EMI 1980 • Be Thankful For What You've Got / I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) ◄ (2 versions) EMI 1980 • Really Really Love You TEC Records 1980 • Be Thankful For What You've Got ◄ (2 versions) EMI Electrola 1980 • Crème De Crème ◄ (2 versions) Excaliber Records Ltd. 1982 • Searchin' For Some Lovin' ◄ (2 versions) Shirley Lites - Heat You Up (Melt You Down) ◄ (9 versions) West End Records 1983 • Cecil Parker - Get Up & Shake It (12") Montage Records 1983 • Creme De Creme (as Fioravanti) Various - It's In The Mix Vol. 1 (LP, Comp) Calibre 1983 • Really Really Love You and 2 more… Various - Capitol Classics Volume 2 (LP, Comp) Capitol Records 1989 • Be Thankful For What You Got (Original Album Version) Various - Essential Slow Groove Dancefloor Classics Volume 1 (CD) Deepbeats 1994 • William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got / Hold Onto Love (12", RE) WMOT Records, Unidisc 1994 • Have Love Will Travel Various - On The Real Side - The Modern End Of Northern Soul (2xLP, Comp) Earmark 2003 • Be Thankful For What You've Got Various - 80's Club Grooves (2xCD, Comp) Disky 2006 • Billy Harner - What About The Children (7") Mel Omega Unknown • Wi...(read more)