Gary Taylor (singer/songwriter)

Gary Anthony Taylor (born in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose songs have been recorded by a number of leading artists.

Artists who have recorded Taylor's songs include Grover Washington, Jr. ("Keep in Touch"), Anita Baker ("Good Love"), Walter Beasley, Lonnie Liston Smith, George Clinton & P-Funk Allstars, Vanessa Rubin ("Living Without a Heart"), and The Whispers ("Just Gets Better with Time," "My Heart Your Heart").^[1][2]

As a background vocalist, Taylor appeared on The Whispers' R&B #1 "Rock Steady," and "My Flame" for Vanessa Williams, as well as with Nancy Wilson.

As a songwriter and producer, Taylor has worked with both veteran acts, such as Anita Baker ("Good Love") and The Whispers ("Just Gets Better With Time," "My Heart, Your Heart"), and a new wave of soul artists such as Lalah Hathaway ("I'm Coming Back") among them.

Taylor has also released several solo studio albums, starting with his debut album G.T., released in 1983.

Taylor is the cousin of songwriter and producer Skip Scarborough.^[3] He covered the Scarborough-penned single for The Emotions, "Don't Ask My Neighbors" on his 1988 album, Compassion.

Solo albums

Shelved/unreleased albums

• Just Gets Better with Time (1985); A&M