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| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgE2175-2 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | TRIBUTE TO TERRY MELCHER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2175 | E2175 | [{"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. E2175 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO TERRY MELCHER ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Terry Melcher, a prominent record producer and songwriter and a personal friend of mine, who recently passed away. I send the deepest sympathies to his wife, Terese, his son, Ryan, and his mother, Doris Day. Anyone who knew Terry would claim that he was a talented man. He started his career in the music industry as a solo singer, but later he and future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston paired up and formed the group Bruce & Terry. They made several hits together and then went on to become part of the group, the Rip Chords. Together the Rip Chords recorded the 1964 hit, ``Hey, Little Cobra''. Also, during this successful time, Terry's career included producing. He produced the top selling version of Bob Dylan's ``Mr. Tambourine Man'' and others, including the Byrds' ``Turn, Turn, Turn'' while with Columbia Records. He also worked his magic with the Mamas and the Papas, Wayne Newton, Paul Revere and the Raiders and Ray Cooder. In addition to his work Terry took time to be involved in the community; he was a board member of the Monterey Pop Foundation and a producer of the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. This event rose to fame as stars such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin and Otis Redding emerged onto the national scene. However, Terry was probably best known for his work with the Beach Boys, who once recorded an album at his studio in Carmel Valley. Terry co-wrote the song ``Kokomo'' and performed on their album ``Pet Sounds''. ``Kokomo'' was used in the movie ``Cocktail'', where it garnered a Golden Globe nomination in 1988 for best original song. Terry continued his involvement with entertainment throughout his life and was the executive producer of his mother's shows: ``The Doris Day Show'', on CBS from 1968 to 1972 and then later, in the mid-80's, ``Doris Day's Best Friends''. He continued his involvement in the community and helped run his mother's charitable activities, including the Doris Day Animal Foundation. He was also a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Speaker, Terry Melcher was a man who shared his gift of music with others and valued the Central Coast community. I would again like to extend my deepest sympathies to Terry Melcher's family at their loss. ____________________ |