An American who became the first independent record producer in England, Shel Talmy has been praised for his innovative, influential recording techniques, his abilities as an arranger, his versatility, and his extensive credits. His career has spanned more than 40 years, from the early 1960s to the present. musicianguide.com:80
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Talmy wrote or arranged a number of songs, and also played guitar or tambourine on some of his productions. He was the musical director for the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), which included the Academy Award-winning song "Raindrops Keep www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608004395/Shel-Talmy.html