Richard Barone

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. First, it was seeing The Beatles on T.V. Then, attending a Donovan concert at age 11 made me a lifelong fan not only of Donovan but of acoustic, folk styles in general. Hearing the Velvet Underground, then seeing T.Rex in concert, made me a lifer. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Nico, The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition) T. Rex, Electric Warrior 2007 Remaster The Beatles, The Beatles (The White Album) A true music fan cannot pick only three albums as favorites, but these three masterpieces strike me as timeless and eternally influential. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Numbers With Wings” "Numbers with Wings" is a song that appeared to me like magic. It arrived just as The Bongos were about the sign with RCA Records, and it gave us a college radio and MTV hit. It's a spiritual song whose meaning seems to evolve and change with time. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? I've been fortunate to work with many of my musical heroes... Lou Reed, Tony Visconti, Donovan, Pete Seeger, many more. Each has been a memorable highlight. Producing & performing at Carnegie Hall NYC is always a thrill. Getting ready for my 5th time