Don Williams was an American country singer and songwriter. He began his solo career in 1971. He recorded seventeen #1 country hits. His straightforward and smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned Williams the nickname of “Gentle Giant” in country music.
Walter Becker was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He is perhaps best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the critically-acclaimed rock band Steely Dan. Becker met future songwriting partner Donald Fagen while they were both students at Bard College.
Valerie Carter was an American R&B, Rock and Pop singer-songwriter. In addition to a short solo career, Carter worked as an A-list backup vocalist for a number of famous recording artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Jackson Browne and, most notably, James Taylor.