Garry Glenn
Garry Glenn was an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician from Detroit, best known for co-writing Anita Baker's 1986 hit "Caught Up in the Rapture." Born Garry Dewayne Glenn on May 12, 1955, he began his career touring as a teenager with his sister, gospel singer Beverly Glenn.
He grew up in Detroit as the son of Robert and Bonnie Glenn. In his youth, he performed gospel music with family before shifting to secular soul and R&B in the late 1970s. Early on, he arranged and played keyboards for acts like AI Hudson and the Soul Partners.
Glenn collaborated frequently with Dianne Quander, penning hits for artists including Anita Baker, Earth, Wind & Fire, Eddie Kendricks, The Dramatics, The Emotions, and Jean Carne. Key songs include "Intimate Friends" (recorded by Eddie Kendricks and later sampled by Alicia Keys in "Unbreakable") and "Share Your Love" for Earth, Wind & Fire. He also worked as a keyboardist for Anita Baker's 1984-85 tour and Billy Ocean.
He released his debut self-titled album in 1980 on PPL Records, featuring tracks like "Don't Stop the Music." His 1987 Motown album Feels Good to Feel Good included collaborations with Quander and guest Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions; it achieved moderate success.
Glenn died on September 27, 1991, from kidney failure at age 36 (some sources cite September 18). His work endures through samples, such as Alicia Keys' Grammy-nominated "Unbreakable" and Sparkle's "Time to Move On." A retrospective with unreleased material appeared around 2004.<div hidden>Gary Glenn</div>
Feels Good To Feel Good
Written-By – Garry Glenn 3:26
2 Torch For You
Written-By – Garry Glenn 3:58
3 Running Away
Written-By – Dianne Quander, Garry Glenn 4:06
4 Out Of A Dream
Written-By – Dianne Quander, Garry Glenn 3:34
5 I'm Still Waiting
Written-By – Dianne Quander, Garry Glenn 3:54
6 Feels Good To Feel Good
Featuring – Sheila Hutchinson
Written-By – Dianne Quander, Garry Glenn 4:07
7 You Don't Even Know
Written-By – Garry Glenn, Michael Logan 3:55
8 Lonely Night
Written-By – Garry Glenn 4:12
9 Can't Get Enough Love
Written-By – Garry Glenn 4:08
10 Love Makes It Right
Written-By – Garry Glenn 2:36
Label: Motown – 6234ML
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Eighties Soul
Feels Good To Feel Good is a 1987 R&B and soul album by singer-songwriter Garry Glenn, released on the Motown label. It is recognized as an "excellent mid 80s soul set" and a "surprising gem" within the contemporary R&B genre of the era.
The album features a sophisticated, mature, and laidback quality, which critics note helps it stand apart from some of the more formulaic 80s soul releases at the time. Garry Glenn wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album, showcasing his talent for songwriting and production. The music is characterized by midtempo and mellow soul notes, blending funk and soul influences. The title track, "Feels Good To Feel Good," features a guest vocal appearance by Sheila Hutchinson (of the Emotions).
Though the album was reportedly lost in the shuffle at Motown upon its initial release, it has since been recognized as a standout album for lovers of R&B and soul music. Glenn is also known for co-writing the hit song "Caught Up In The Rapture," which was famously recorded by Anita Baker.