Robbie Patton


Robbie Patton is an English singer-songwriter. His first major exposure came in 1979 when he was selected as the opening act for a Fleetwood Mac tour. Mac member Christine McVie went on to produce Patton's second and third albums, and played keyboards on them; Lindsey Buckingham played guitar on Patton's hit single, "Don't Give it Up", and Stevie Nicks sang on "Smiling Islands". Patton returned the favour by co-writing the hit "Hold Me", which appeared on Fleetwood Mac's 1982 album, Mirage. Patton wrote songs for Jonathan Cain and Santana later in the 1980s.

Discography

Albums

  • Do You Wanna Tonight
  • Distant Shores US No. 162
  • Orders from Headquarters
  • ''No Problem''

    Singles

  • "Don't Give it Up" U.S. No. 26, U.S. AC No. 41
  • "Smiling Islands" US No. 52, U.S. AC No. 16