Mike Batt shares his fascinating journey from writing Wombles hits to collaborating with Justin Haywood of the Moody Blues on their new orchestral cover of "Like in a Northern Town." His career spans decades of evolution as a songwriter, producer, composer, and arranger working with everyone from Art Garfunkel to the London Philharmonic Orchestra. • Collaborated with Justin Haywood on a new recording using the London Philharmonic Orchestra • First gained fame writing songs for The Wombles television show after negotiating for character rights instead of a one-time payment • Wrote Art Garfunkel's hit "Bright Eyes" and has worked with numerous other artists • Balances classical orchestral influences with contemporary music in his compositions • Currently working on a symphonic project he calls "Symphony No. 9" • Released his memoir titled "The Closest Thing to Crazy" about his music career and adventures Visit mikebatt.com for more information about Mike's projects and to purchase signed copies of his memoir. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
