Jim Keller -Loves “She Loves You”
A Song That Changed My Life: Jim Keller Loves "She Loves You"
The Storyteller: Jim Keller
The Song: The Beatles, “She Loves You”
The Background:
Jim Keller first made his mark as a founding member of Tommy Tutone, co-writing the chart-topping 1980s hit “867-5309/Jenny.” Decades later, its irresistible hook and sing-along chorus still appear in pop culture references, with its melody materializing in listeners’ minds at random times.
Keller, a consummate singer-songwriter, traces his unlikely musical path to seeing The Beatles’ first U.S. live broadcast performance on The Ed Sullivan Show — specifically their early classic, “She Loves You.” In retrospect, that moment inadvertently set the stage for his vast and varied musical forays: serving as president/director of Dunvagen Music Publishers, managing the works of world-renowned composer Philip Glass; forming St. Rose Music, overseeing the publishing rights of artists including Ravi Shankar and Tom Waits; and ultimately returning to songwriting with longtime collaborator Byron Isaacs, bassist of The Lumineers. The latter partnership led to Keller’s seventh and most recent solo release, End Of The World, on Continental Record Services.
THE STORY:
Having taken piano lessons at the age of six at his great aunt’s studio — one filled with a plethora of instruments — music naturally coursed through Keller’s veins…. READ MORE
