Karla Bonoff

Folk rock, Musical Artist

1951 –

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Who is Karla Bonoff?

Karla Bonoff is an American singer-songwriter, primarily known for her songwriting.

As a songwriter, Bonoff's songs have been interpreted by other artists such as "Home" by Bonnie Raitt, "Tell Me Why" by Wynonna Judd, and "Isn't It Always Love" by Lynn Anderson. Linda Ronstadt has recorded a number of her songs, notably three tracks on the 1976 album Hasten Down the Wind – "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me", "Lose Again" and "If He's Ever Near", which introduced the then-unknown Bonoff to a mass audience.

In her early career, Bonoff sang background vocals for Ronstadt and Wendy Waldman before releasing her debut album in 1977, titled Karla Bonoff. Her other albums include Restless Nights, Wild Heart of the Young, New World and All My Life in 1999. Bonoff is best known as a songwriter, but she is also noted for her hit recording of "Personally", which became a #19 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the summer of 1982. She also recorded "Somebody's Eyes" for the Footloose soundtrack and "Standing Right Next To Me" on the 8 Seconds soundtrack.

Bonoff's first live album was released in September 2007. This double CD includes many of her best-known songs performed live in concert on October 24, 2004 in Santa Barbara, California. She is backed by her touring band, which includes the now deceased Kenny Edwards and Nina Gerber plus long-time associate Scott Babcock.

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Born
Dec 27, 1951
Santa Monica
Also known as
  • Bonoff, Karla
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles

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on July 23, 2013

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