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Karla Bonoff

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Karla Bonoff
Karla Bonoff in 2010, after a show at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO
Karla Bonoff in 2010,
after a show at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO
Background information
Birth nameKarla Bonoff
Born (1951-12-27) December 27, 1951 (age 72)
OriginSanta Monica, California, U.S.
GenresFolk rock, soft rock, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Websitewww.karlabonoff.com

Karla Bonoff (December 27, 1951 in Los Angeles) is an American singer-songwriter.[1] Her songs have been performed by others, including Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and Wynonna Judd.[2] Her self-titled debut album was released in 1977. Her cover of "Personally" was in 1982.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Bonoff performing in 2010

with Bryndle

Live albums

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  • Live (2007)

Compilations

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  • Premium Best (1988) [Japan Only]
  • The Best of Karla Bonoff (1992) [Mail Order; Japan Only]
  • All My Life: The Best of Karla Bonoff (1999)
Year Song US Hot 100 US Adult Contemporary Album
1978 "I Can't Hold On" 76 - Karla Bonoff
1978 "Isn't It Always Love" - - Karla Bonoff
1978 "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me" - - Karla Bonoff
1979 "When You Walk in the Room" 101 - Restless Nights
1980 "Baby Don't Go" 69 35 Restless Nights
1982 "Personally" 19 3 Wild Heart of the Young
1982 "Please Be the One" 63 22 Wild Heart of the Young
1984 "Somebody's Eyes" 109 16 Footloose soundtrack
1994 "Standing Right Next to Me" - 38 8 Seconds soundtrack

References

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  1. "Karla Bonoff Official Website - Biography". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  2. "Karla Bonoff interviewed by Catie Curtis in performing Songwriter". Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 42. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

Other websites

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