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Marc Jordan (born 1947), is a multi-genre Canadian musician known both as a songwriter and session musician for other artists, and as a singer in his own right.

Born in the New York City, New York district of Brooklyn, the son of Canadian singer Charles Jordan, Marc grew up in a musical household in Toronto after his father returned to Canada. He studied filmmaking at Brock University, but he soon turned to music; he first came to public attention as a guitar player for Bobby Vee.

With the Canadian division of CBS Records, Jordan released some singles in 1974 (titles: “It’s a Fine Line”, “New York Kids”, “Original Sin”). They were not very successful themselves, but they impressed American music producer Gary Katz, and in 1977 Jordan reached a U.S. deal with Warner Bros. Records. This period with Warner would spawn the Canadian hit songs “Marina del Rey” and “Survival” from the record Mannequin and a second record with Jay Graydon producing called Blue Desert (released 1980). This recording is a classic of the “West Coast Sound”.

In the 1980s, Jordan was signed to RCA. For two records, Paul Devilliers, produed the first Talking Through Pictures and Kim Bullard the second called C.O.W… In 1988 Jordan sang and co-wrote the theme song to the hit Australian movie Boulevard of Broken Dreams which was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Film. In 1993, Jordan was signed to EMI/Blue Note. His records Reckless Valentine, Cool Jam Black Earth, This Is How Men Cry, and Make Believe Ballroom were much more jazz-oriented. Many of his older recordings have also been re-released.
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  • gertski

    Fantastic Canadian Talent!!!!!

    19 Jan 2012 Reply

  • MusicQuizKing75

    yacht worthy.

    2 May 2011 Reply

  • fullcc

    Those of you who are lucky enough to live in Ontario, Canada have the opportunity to catch Marc Jordan live this December. Click on the events tab to see his upcoming concerts.

    26 Oct 2009 Reply

  • iHoser

    I agree with you Loretta. He is one of the best.

    9 Jun 2009 Reply

  • simplyloretta

    One of the best performers I have ever seen. His lyrics and music stop me in my tracks. I had the opportunity to meet Marc when he performed at the theater I work at and he is a class act all around. I had NO IDEA how many great songs he had written. Thanks for your great songs and your wonderful sense of humor....

    10 Oct 2008 Reply

  • bengtisak

    http://www.westcoast-music.com http://westcoast-aor.ning.com

    30 Sep 2008 Reply

  • califlaboy

    Sorry guys, this version is not from this album. I have the album--record that is-- and this is from one of his live CD,s, which I also own. Nice job but you have it wrong. John

    21 Mar 2008 Reply

  • maxmeazza

    Great Marc fantastic songs Max Meazza

    13 Aug 2006 Reply

  • rodneythefish

    I LOVE Slow Bombing The World, Lulu The Acrobat and When Rita Takes The A Train. Such beautiful songs.

    12 Jul 2006 Reply

  • qamoral3

    this is HOT!

    5 May 2006 Reply

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