The Crunch : The Story of Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson has orchestrated for artists and bands including Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Diana Ross, a James Bond movie theme, Supertramp and Art Garfunkel. With one piano and as he describes it, an ancient four track, in 1977 he created top 10 international cult hit, THE CRUNCH which he wrote, produced and played as The Rah Band, an excuse he says; "Just to do my own tunes." This is the story of Richard Hewson. Coming up in the final part, Richard talks about the highlight of his music career, he shares how studios have changed, the financial frustration of earning a living through arranging, how one of the most famous James Bond movie themes could have been so different if it weren't for the support of producer Richard Perry and there is a hint of projects to come. Visit The Rah Band website: https://www.therahband.com Hear The Rah Band: http://bit.ly/rah-band The Crunch is a Loading Zone production. All rights to music usage are agreed. https://www.loadingzone.co.uk

Richard Hewson has orchestrated for artists and bands including Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Diana Ross, a James Bond movie theme, Supertramp and Art Garfunkel. With one piano and as he describes it, an ancient four track, in 1977 he created top 10 international cult hit, THE CRUNCH which he wrote, produced and played as The Rah Band, an excuse he says; "Just to do my own tunes." This is the story of Richard Hewson. Coming up in part 3, Richard moves from arranging to producing his own material. Hiring a four track, he makes his first attempt at a pop record. The Crunch goes on to become a club hit, making number 6 in the UK Top 40. He describes the jazz funk era, writing lyrics and his regrets about the biggest pop video of his career. Visit The Rah Band website: https://www.therahband.com  Hear The Rah Band: http://bit.ly/rah-band The Crunch is a Loading Zone production. All rights to music usage are agreed. https://www.loadingzone.co.uk

Richard Hewson has orchestrated for artists and bands including Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Diana Ross, a James Bond movie theme, Supertramp and Art Garfunkel. With one piano and as he describes it, an ancient four track, in 1977 he created top 10 international cult hit, THE CRUNCH which he wrote, produced and played as The Rah Band, an excuse he says; "Just to do my own tunes." This is the story of Richard Hewson. Coming up in this episode, Richard finds himself arranging 'The Long and Winding Road' for The Beatles, not necessarily the way McCartney had envisaged the song to be! Also in this edition, the financial side of the music business and writing music for television. Visit The Rah Band website: https://www.therahband.com  Hear The Rah Band: http://bit.ly/rah-band The Crunch is a Loading Zone production. All rights to music usage are agreed. https://www.loadingzone.co.uk

Richard Hewson has orchestrated for artists and bands including Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Diana Ross, a James Bond movie theme, Supertramp and Art Garfunkel. With one piano and as he describes it, an ancient four track, in 1977 he created top 10 international cult hit, THE CRUNCH which he wrote, produced and played as The Rah Band, an excuse he says; "Just to do my own tunes." This is the story of Richard Hewson. Coming up in part 1, Richard runs away to sea and shares how the merchant navy introduced him to music. Back in the UK, he moves to Chelsea and finds himself playing at the famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club before a chance meeting introduces him to Paul McCartney where his arranging career begins. Visit The Rah Band website: https://www.therahband.com  Hear The Rah Band: http://bit.ly/rah-band The Crunch is a Loading Zone production. All rights to music usage are agreed. https://www.loadingzone.co.uk

In a tranquil southern village somewhere in England, lives composer, arranger, producer and pop star Richard Hewson. A modest man, unless you study music album credits you may not have heard of him. Though you HAVE, heard him. He’s orchestrated for artists and bands including Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Diana Ross, a James Bond movie theme, Supertramp and Art Garfunkel. And then with one piano and as he describes it, an ancient four track, in 1977 he created top 10 international cult hit, THE CRUNCH which he wrote, produced and played as The Rah Band, an excuse he says, “Just to do my own tunes. This is a four part story about Richard Hewson.