Music Producer Fred Mollin Discusses His Memoir 'Unplugged' and Career Highlights

Behind the Studio Door

• 💡 Fred Mollin, a music producer with a six-decade career, shares stories from his memoir "Unplugged," offering a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry.
• 🎯 The book is aimed at anyone interested in a creative life and the numerous famous artists Mollin has worked with.

Unlikely Path to Music

• 🚀 Mollin describes himself as a lifelong musical person who started his career early, quitting school at 16 to pursue his passion.
• 🎶 He has had a fulfilling career in both arranging and producing records for other artists, as well as composing for television and film.

The Willie Nelson Duet Story

• 🎤 Mollin recounts producing a duet with Willie Nelson for Jimmy Webb's album, "If You See Me Getting Smaller."
• 💨 The session was remarkably brief, with Nelson arriving, recording his part in just a few passes after doing his "homework on the bus," and leaving within seven minutes.

Disney Lullabies and Streaming Success

• 🎵 In 1998, Mollin produced an instrumental album of Disney music in a meditative style for Walt Disney Records.
• 📈 The "Princess Lullaby" album has accumulated over 270 million streams and achieved gold and platinum status, helping children sleep.

Book Signing and Career Span

• 🗓️ Mollin is holding a book signing for "Unplugged" tomorrow at Book Soup in West Hollywood.
• ✨ His career spans generations, working with iconic artists like Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, and Willie Nelson, showcasing a diverse and impactful journey in music.