Michael Franks
In high school, he began singing folk-rock, accompanying himself on guitar. He never studied music in college or later[1], earned an M.A. from UCLA in Comparative Literature, and a PhD from the University of Oregon.
He was on records with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and recorded an eponymous album (later reissued as Previously Unavailable) before landing a contract with Warner Brothers Music in 1973. Since then, Franks has recorded more than 15 albums.
His best known works include "Popsicle Toes", "Monkey See, Monkey Do", "The Lady Wants to Know", "When the Cookie Jar is Empty", "Tiger in the Rain", "Rainy Night in Tokyo", and "Tell Me All About It". His biggest hit came in 1983 with "When...
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Rainy Night In Tokyo
Popsicle Toes
Tahitian Moon
When I Give My Love To You
Mr. Blue
Living On The Inside
On My Way Home To You
Sunday Morning Here With You
The Lady Wants To Know
Somehow Our Love Survives
Vivaldis Song
Meet Me In The Deerpark
Now I Know Why (They Call It Falling)
Tell Me All About It
When The Cookie Jar Is Empty
