- Scarface (1983) – Played all guitars and served as arranger on the soundtrack.
- Flashdance (1983) – Played guitar on score and songs including “Flashdance… What a Feeling” (Irene Cara).
- Top Gun (1986) – Guitar, keyboards and drum programming on “Take my Breath Away”(Berlin) and “Danger Zone” (Kenny Loggins).
- American Gigolo (1980) – Played guitar on Blondie’s “Call Me” and “Mr. W.A.M. (end credits).
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) – Played guitar on “The Heat is On” (Glen Frey).
- Streets of Fire (1984) – Played guitar on “I Can dream About You” (Dan Hartman).
- Over the Top (1987) – Producer Soundtrack
- Tango & Cash (1989) – Producer Soundtrack
- Say Anything… (1989) – Producer “All For Love” by Nancy Wilson ( Heart).
- Project A-Ko (1986) – Co-composed the original score and Co-Wrote and Co-Produced Songs with Joey Carbone for this Japanese Anime Classic film.
- Iron Eagle (1986) – Producer Soundtrack “These Are The Good Times” (Eric Martin).
- Fame (TV series related music) – Wrote and composed songs like “Overnight Success” and “Straight to the Heart” for the Fame franchise.
- The Lost Boys (1987) – Produced the song “I Still Believe” for the film’s soundtrack.
- Casper the Friendly Ghost (1995) – Arranged and Produced “Casper The Friendly Ghost” by Little Richard for the soundtrack.
CREDITS
- Elton John – Guitar on albums 21 At 33, The Fox, Jump Up. Toured with Elton, including Central Park concert for 450,000.
- Ringo Starr – Guitar on Stop and Smell the Roses album.
- Beach Boys – Session guitarist.
- Rick James – Member of Rick James’ band; guitar on “My Mama” and “Funkin’ Around.”
- Tina Turner – Guitar on Private Dancer LP (“Steel Claw,” solo by Jeff Beck).
- Chuck Berry – Guitar on Live at the Roxy concert video.
- Janet Jackson – Guitar on Dream Street album.
- Barbra Streisand – Guitar on “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” duet with Donna Summer.
- Diana Ross – Co-wrote and played guitar on “Touch by Touch” (Swept Away album).
- Lionel Richie – Guitar on first solo album.
- Graham Nash – Co-wrote “See You in Prague.”
- Kenny Rogers – Session guitarist.
- Neil Diamond – Session guitarist.
- Neil Sedaka – Session guitarist; toured 1974–1976.
- Billy Idol – Guitar on “Hot in the City”; guitar and bass on “Love Calling.”
- Giorgio Moroder – Key collaborator, guitar on iconic 80s soundtracks (Scarface, Flashdance).
- Liza Minnelli – Session guitarist.
- Pointer Sisters – Session guitarist.
- Jimmy Iovine – Guitar on Iovine’s production of Dan Hartman’s “I Can Dream About You” for Streets of Fire soundtrack.
- Harry Nilsson – Session guitarist, various projects.
- Mike Nesmith (Monkees) – Session guitarist for solo projects.
- Bobby Hatfield (Righteous Brothers) – Session guitarist and touring member.
- Dan Hartman – Guitar on hit “I Can Dream About You.”
- Eric Carmen – Guitar on Boats Against the Current and Change of Heart albums.
- Roger Daltrey – Co-wrote “Alone in the Night” (Can’t Wait to See the Movie album).
- Art Garfunkel – Guitar on Fate for Breakfast.
- T Bone Burnett – Guitar on Burnett’s production of Lou Ann Barton album.
- Nina Hagen – Session guitarist.
- Steve Tyrell – Session guitarist for Tyrell’s productions.
- Sparks – Session guitarist.
- American Idol – Vocal producer.
- Nigel Olsson – Session guitarist.
- Leo Sayer – Guitar on 1977 tour.
- Bruce Johnston – Session guitarist.
- Winery Dogs – Co-wrote “Shine.”
- Yvonne Elliman – Session guitarist.
- Albert Hammond – Session guitarist.
- Shaun Cassidy – Session guitarist.
- Leif Garrett – Session guitarist; guitar on hit “I Was Made for Dancing.”
- Helen Reddy – Session guitarist.
- Gene Page – Session guitarist for the arranger’s projects.
- Glenn Frey – Guitar on “The Heat Is On.”
- Charlie Sexton – Guitar on “Beat So Lonely” and Pictures for Pleasure album.
- Bernie Taupin – Session work with Elton John’s lyricist on solo projects.
- Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere & the Raiders) – Guitar on Lindsay’s solo efforts.
- David Foster – Session guitarist for Foster productions.
- Peter Allen – Session guitarist.
- Barry Manilow – Session guitarist.
- Irene Cara – Guitar on soundtrack hits (“Flashdance… What a Feeling”).
- Eikichi Yazawa – Session guitar for Japanese rock legend.
- England Dan and John Ford Coley – Session guitarist.
- Cheap Trick – Produced Lap of Luxury (1988), including the No. 1 hit “The Flame.” Also produced Busted.
- Eddie Money – Produced Can’t Hold Back (1986), featuring “Take Me Home Tonight.” Also produced Nothing to Lose and Sound of Money (Greatest Hits).
- Heart – Produced Brigade (1990), a major commercial success.
- Cher – Produced and co-produced (with Bob Rock) songs on Love Hurts (1991), continuing her pop-rock resurgence.
- America – Produced later works for the folk-rock band.
- Bad English – Produced debut (1989), featuring “When I See You Smile.”
- Sam Kinison – Produced music comedy recordings, including cover of “Wild Thing.”
- Joe Cocker – Produced Cocker (1986), including “You Can Leave Your Hat On.”
- Little Richard – Produced “Casper the Friendly Ghost” theme.
- Kenny Loggins – Produced “Tell Her.”
- The Cult – Produced Ceremony (1991), blending hard rock and alternative sounds.
- Alice Cooper – Produced “I Got a Line” for Iron Eagle II soundtrack.
- Poison – Produced Native Tongue (1993) and new tracks for Greatest Hits LP.
- Ratt – Produced self-titled (1999).
- Sister Hazel – Produced Fortress album.
- White Lion – Produced Mane Attraction (1991).
- Adema – Produced nu-metal projects in the early 2000s.
- The Tubes – Produced material for Heavenly Bodies soundtrack.
- Keanu Reeves (Dogstar) – Produced recordings for Reeves’s alt-rock band.
- Ronnie Spector – Produced “Take Me Home Tonight” duet with Eddie Money for the Ronettes singer.
- Toni Basil – Produced Toni Basil album (includes hit “Mickey”).
- Eric Martin – Produced solo material before Mr. Big fame.
- Neville Brothers – Co-wrote/produced tracks for Uptown album.
- Roch Voisine – Produced tracks including title song for Kissing Rain.
- Mr. Big – Produced album for the hard rock supergroup.
- Richie Kotzen – Produced Mother Head’s Family Reunion (1994).
- Berlin – Produced material for synth-pop band known for “Take My Breath Away.”
- E’nuff Z’nuff – Produced glam/power-pop recordings.
- Greg Rolie (Santana/Journey) – Produced projects for the keyboardist/vocalist.
- Steve Lukather – Produced “Lonely Beat of My Heart” on Lukather album.
- Motels – Produced Shock (1985), featuring hit “Shame.”
- Martha Davis – Produced Policy album for Motels’ singer.
- Animotion – Produced Strange Behavior (1986), continuing their synth-pop success.
- The Winery Dogs / Mr. Big – Co-wrote “Shine” with Richie Kotzen, recorded by both hard rock supergroups.
- Diana Ross – Co-wrote “Touch by Touch” for the Swept Away album.
- Giorgio Moroder – Co-wrote lyrics for various songs on the Scarface soundtrack.
- Plácido Domingo – Wrote material performed by the operatic tenor.
- Heart / Lovemongers – Co-wrote “Here Is Christmas” with Ann and Nancy Wilson.
- Neville Brothers – Co-wrote “Spirits of the World,” sung by Aaron Neville on the Uptown album.
- Precious Metal – Composed songs for the all-female rock band.
- Eddie Money – Wrote material featured on his mid-80s albums.
- Roger Daltrey – Co-wrote “Alone in the Night” for the album Can’t Wait to See the Movie.
- Graham Nash – Co-wrote “See You in Prague” for the Innocent Eyes album.
- The Motels – Composed material for the new wave/pop band.
- Bonnie Pointer – Wrote songs for the former Pointer Sister’s solo career.
- Irene Cara – Contributed compositions for the Flashdance star’s projects.
For a Deeper Dive into Richie’s Credits: AllMusic
