Michael Franks Vinyl Records

Michael Franks is an American jazz singer and songwriter who has been active in the music business since the 1970s. He is known for his smooth, sophisticated sound and his poetic, romantic lyrics. His biggest hits include "Popsicle Toes" and "The Lady Wants To Know".

Franks began his career as a jazz singer and songwriter in the 1970s, signing to Warner Bros. Records in 1973. His debut album, The Art of Tea, was released in 1975 and established him as a leading voice in the contemporary jazz scene. Over the next two decades, Franks would go on to release a steady stream of acclaimed albums, such as Objects of Desire (1982), Skin Dive (1985), and The Camera Never Lies (1987).

Some of his standout albums include Blue Pacific (1990), Abandoned Garden (1995), and Dragonfly Summer (1993). His most successful singles include "Popsicle Toes", "The Lady Wants To Know", and "When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)".

An interesting fact about Michael Franks is that he is a self-taught musician who never learned to read or write music. Instead, he relies on his ear to pick up melodies and create songs.