A Golden Moment 

Behind the gates at Abbey Road July 2023 …and fans from America roll up on a tour bus! A Beatle dream actually happening! 

Welcome to the Official David Pack Website

Celebrate the breezy subgenre of West Coast soft rock – epitomized by David, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Toto – in this HBO Music Box series.

The GRAMMY Museum

November 21: The GRAMMY Museum presented a special screening of Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary and a post-screening panel discussion moderated by Executive Producer, Bill Simmons with Director & Producer Garret Price, and Musicians David (far left), Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, David Paich, and Steve Porcaro about their creative process behind the film.

Note from David

“This is a deep dive into the art of how we created our songs and influenced each other back in the day – and how a couple of young guys in early 2005 created a joke that became a certified music genre!” At left: Mike McDonald, myself, and Steve Porcaro.

The New York Times

“Very grateful to NY Times for the inclusion in their Ultimate YR Playlist Dec 3 2024. FYI,  I never looked at Handel’s practice book (ha!)  but touring with the Doobies in 70’s/ 80’s, along with Fleetwood Mac, Toto, etc. inspired all of us to push boundaries – my earlier hit (1978) “How Much I Feel” even had a bridge in 7/4 !”

Have You Seen David’s Tribute to James Ingram?

Check out “I Just Can’t Let Go” with James, Michael McDonald & David

 

New Music In Progress!

Best Life
New studio album in progress
(not final art)

Alan Parsons & David Pack
Future Release: Beatle Duets EP
(not final art)

Ambrosia 50th Box Set
The ultimate career retrospective you’ve been waiting for!
(not final art)

We’re All We Got
A magnum-opus pandemic-inspired future single
(not final art)


Here’s a look back at highlights over 5 decades in music…

It all starts with AMBROSIA

Photo: Norman Seef

Prog Rock Classics


Ambrosia

1975

Grammy Nominated
Alan Parsons Mixed
”Holdin’ On to Yesterday”
Top 40 Hit

Somewhere I’ve Never Traveled

1976

Alan Parsons Produced
Grammy Nominated

 

Classic Hits & Best-Sellers


Life Beyond L.A.

1978

David’s #1 Hit
”How Much I Feel”
#1 FM Life Beyond L.A.

One Eighty

1980

3x Grammy Nominated
David’s hit songs
”Biggest Part of Me”
”You’re the Only Woman”

 

From the beginning, Leonard Bernstein was my North Star

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Photo: Lester Cohen

Friend. Music Mentor. Genius.

The world knew Leonard Bernstein as the most celebrated conductor, composer, teacher, of the 20th century.  I knew him as a friend, hero, music mentor – who welcomed me into his family, took me under his wing, and somehow made time in his life for me and my family for over 25 years. Knowing in my late teens that none other than Leonard Bernstein was in my corner, giving me pep talks, and setting the bar: "I expect great things from you Pack," before I had a clue what my life in music would be, has made all the difference. 

It's summed up best by this song written by his daughter Jamie and me, that she sang to him for his Kennedy Center Honors Award in 1980: 

"Thank you thank you, for the big heart / making room for everyone is the hardest part"   

— David

  David Pack’s Songs of West Side Story Landmark Album

In 1996 David reimagined Broadway’s greatest musical, producing his career’s most ambitious work – a tribute to Leonard Bernstein – with 27 of world’s greatest stars.

 
 

 Quincy Jones Launches David’s Producer Career: 1983 – Present

 Producer Highlights:

 
 

David’s 30+ Year Solo Career: 1985 - Present

Silverado Free
David Pack feat Ray Manzarek & Lincoln Parrish
The Secret of Movin' On (Travelin' Light)
David Pack feat. Ann Wilson
I Just Can't Let Go
David Pack feat. Michael McDonald & James Ingram
Cool Down
David Pack
 
 

 Film & TV Highlights - Soundtracks, Scores, Specials, and More

And most unexpectedly...

David hosts the TV campaign for The Best Soft Rock Hits of the 70’s and 80’s, One of the most successful campaigns in the history of Time Life/Star Vista, 10 years and still running.

 
 

 Music Director of Global Events: 1990 - Present

President Clinton’s Inaugural Arkansas Balls: 1993 & 1997

David Music Directed -Talent Coordinated-Produced both historic events; feat. artists Kenny Loggins, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Michael McDonald, Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck, Bebe Winans, Andrae Crouch, Trisha Yearwood, and many others.

 

David Music Directed, Conducted & Arranged
AIDS PROJECT L.A. : “Commitment To Life” Fundraiser: 1992
Producer: Bernie Taupin

Billy Joel & Eddie Van Halen open with “Jet Song”

Elton John singing & dancing to “I Feel Pretty”

Barbra Streisand closes with the finale “Somewhere”

David & Alan Parsons: 1975 to Present
Legendary Music, Long-Time Friends

When David and Alan connected in 1975 it forever changed the trajectory of both their lives.
Alan mixed Ambrosia’s 1st album and hit song “Holdin on to Yesterday” & David helped Alan get a record deal

At Abbey Road, 1976

At Parsonics Studio, 2020


After mixing Ambrosia’s Grammy-nominated debut album and first hit Holdin’ On to Yesterday, he produced and engineered their 2nd Grammy-nom. LP Somewhere I’ve Never Traveled… and David helped Alan get his 1st record deal via Russ Regan/20th Cent. Fox, launching the Alan Parsons Project (and Ambrosia plays on their first-ever track “The Raven”)

 
 

 Special Project Highlights - Created & Produced by David

Songs of West Side Story
A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein

Feat. Aretha Franklin, Selena, Phil Collins, Trisha Yearwood, Lisa Left Eye Lopez, TLC, Little Richard, Chick Corea, Brian Setzer, Steve Vai, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, Jerky Boyz, Wynonna, Kenny Loggins many others. RIAA Cert. Gold benefitting NARAS Grammy & Bernstein BETA Education.

David Pack’s Napa Crossroads

A collaboration with the CEO’s of Napa’s top wineries, including - Silver Oak, Far Niente, Pride Mountain Vineyards, GV Vineyards & Casa Piena. Feat. Todd Rundgren, Doors’ Ray Manzarek, Alan Parsons, David Benoit, Rooney Robert Schwartzman, Bela Fleck, Mindi Abair.

The Bubble

Musical Soundtrack, David’s first musical. Premiered NY Musical Festival (NYMF) Broadway. Book by Karen Paul with David Pack, Wendy Robbins; Music David Pack; Lyrics David Pack + select with Karen Paul (not yet avail online - coming soon.)

Purpose of Christmas
Rick Warren CD + DVD

With companion book. Artists: Sarah MacLachlan, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, David Benoit, Martina McBride, others, to raise funds for global PEACE mission.

Thank You Billy Graham

Song and Film - CD + DVD. Feat Bono, Leann Rimes, Billy Dean, Michael McDonald, Kenny Rogers, Take 6, Marty Stuart, TobyMac/DC Talk, Faith Hill Pat Boone, Andrae Crouch & others.

Psalm 23 - Tribute to Children of 9/11 - American Bible Society

feat. Rebecca St. James, Billy Gilman, John Elefante, David. Copies of this CD were given out at Ground Zero and distributed to 9-11 families by the Mayor of NYC.

Committed 2 Rock

Released by Time Life TV Campaign - Rock with a Positive Vibe. Artists include Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band, Creed, 311, POD, Jimmy Eat World, Barenaked Ladies, others.

Amor Sagrado Vol. 1 & 2
with Univision TV

Spanish CD series, feat Linda Ronstadt, Marco Antonio Solis, Jaci Velazquez, Crystal Lewis, many others.

 
 

Good Morning Yesterday - Video Highlights

Below are some video highlights from David’s past, as featured on his YouTube page. Watch this space, as we will soon launch an exclusive subscription-only fan area featuring never-seen highlights of David’s amazing career.

Ambrosia Performs “Biggest Part of Me” - Merv Griffin Show 1980

Maria - Michael McDonald with James Ingram & David Pack Live - Gathering of Friends

David Pack Revisits Ambrosia’s Running Away - 2021

Ambrosia - Biggest Part of Me live on Midnight Special