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Ambrosia is an American rock band that emerged from Los Angeles in 1970, known for their unique blend of progressive rock and soft rock, achieving multiple top 40 hits.
Ambrosia has worked in the past and present with Alan Parsons. He was the engineer for Ambrosia's first album and the producer for their second. All four members of Ambrosia played on the first Alan Parsons Project album, 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination.' David Pack later appeared on the Alan Parsons album 'Try Anything Once' (1993), co-writing, playing, and providing vocals on three songs. Alan mixed Ambrosia’s 1st album and hit song “Holdin on to Yesterday” & David helped Alan get a record deal. After mixing Ambrosia’s Grammy-nominated debut album and first hit Holdin’ On to Yesterday, he produced and engineered their 2nd Grammy-nom. LP Somewhere I’ve Never Traveled… and David helped Alan get his 1st record deal via Russ Regan/20th Cent. Fox, launching the Alan Parsons Project (and Ambrosia plays on their first-ever track “The Raven”).
Ambrosia currently tours internationally and has worked in the past and present with Bruce Hornsby. In 1982, Bruce Hornsby briefly replaced David C. Lewis in the touring group before his own rise to stardom. Joe Puerta became a founding member of Bruce Hornsby and the Range.
Ambrosia currently tours internationally and has worked in the past and present with Michael McDonald. David Pack, Michael McDonald, and James Ingram performed a trio on David Pack's solo album "Anywhere You Go" (1986) with the track "I Just Can't Let Go."
Ambrosia currently tours internationally and has worked in the past and present with Peter Beckett.
Ambrosia currently tours internationally and has worked in the past and present with Bill Champlin.
Ambrosia’s first album included the song "Nice, Nice, Very Nice," which sets to music a poem in Kurt Vonnegut's novel 'Cat's Cradle.'
Ambrosia’s musical styles attracted collaboration with cultural icon Leonard Bernstein. David Pack considers Leonard Bernstein his friend, hero, and music mentor for over 25 years. In 1996, David Pack conceived, arranged, and produced "The Songs of West Side Story - A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein." Royalties benefited Grammy In The Schools and the Leonard Bernstein Education Foundation.
David Pack was featured in an HBO Music Box series celebrating the West Coast soft rock subgenre, including himself, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Toto.
The GRAMMY Museum hosted a special screening of 'Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary' and a post-screening panel discussion with David Pack, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, David Paich, and Steve Porcaro.
David Pack’s song "How Much I Feel" (1978) was included in The New York Times' Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist.
In 1996, David Pack's career masterwork, "The Songs of West Side Story - A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein," was released on RCA/Grammy Records. This RIAA-certified Gold LP featured 27 legendary superstars.
In 1983, Quincy Jones encouraged David Pack to become a music producer, leading to Pack producing three albums for Patti Austin on Jones's Qwest label. Jones also requested David to write a song for Jack Wagner, which became the #1 hit 'All I Need.'
David Pack produced three albums for Patti Austin over five years, including the Grammy-winning "But Who May Abide…" from 'Handel’s Messiah-A Soulful Celebration,' 'The Real Me' for Qwest, and 'Carry On' for GRP.
David Pack co-wrote, with Glen Ballard and Cliff Magness, the song "All I Need" for Jack Wagner, which became a #1 CHR smash and a gold record.
David Pack produced Kenny Loggins’ 3-million selling, Grammy-nominated 'Return to Pooh Corner' LP. Kenny Loggins also performed at President Clinton's Inaugural Arkansas Balls, which David Pack directed.
David Pack hosts the TV campaign for 'The Best Soft Rock Hits of the 70's and 80's,' one of the most successful campaigns in the history of Time Life/Star Vista, running for 10 years.
David Pack's debut solo album "Anywhere You Go" was released on Warner Bros. in 1986. Ambrosia also signed with Warner Bros. Records after their initial albums.
David Pack's song "Prove Me Wrong" was featured in the 1985 film "White Nights" and appeared on its multi-platinum soundtrack.
David Pack performed a duet with Bette Midler for the iconic movie "Beaches" and its #1 double-platinum soundtrack.
David Pack wrote five songs for Goldie Hawn's movie "Wildcats."
For the "Arthur" movie #1 Platinum soundtrack, David Pack co-wrote "Poor Rich Boy" with Burt Bacharach.
David Pack music directed, talent coordinated, and produced both historic events for President Clinton’s Inaugural Arkansas Balls in 1993 and 1997. Artists featured included Kenny Loggins, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Michael McDonald, Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck, Bebe Winans, Andrae Crouch, and Trisha Yearwood.
David Pack music directed, conducted, and arranged the AIDS PROJECT L.A.: 'Commitment To Life' Fundraiser in 1992, which was produced by Bernie Taupin.
"David Pack’s Napa Crossroads" was a collaboration with the CEOs of Napa’s top wineries, including Silver Oak, Far Niente, Pride Mountain Vineyards, GV Vineyards, and Casa Piena. It featured artists such as Todd Rundgren, Ray Manzarek, Alan Parsons, David Benoit, Rooney Robert Schwartzman, Bela Fleck, and Mindi Abair.
In December 2009, David Pack produced a special CD project for Pastor Rick Warren (author of 'The Purpose Driven Life'). It featured David Pack, Sarah McLachlan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill, and others, raising over $500,000 for Warren’s global PEACE missions.
In 2002, David Pack co-wrote and produced a tribute song to Rev. Billy Graham titled "Thank You Billy Graham." It featured Bono, Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Michael McDonald, Larry King, Andrae Crouch, Tim McGraw, DC Talk, and David Pack, with proceeds going to Graham’s charity Samaritan’s Purse.
David Pack formed a music and media company with David Schwartz and produced the 'Committed 2 Rock' compilation CD for Time Life, featuring songs of positivity and faith from artists like Foo Fighters, DC Talk, Dave Matthews Band, and P.O.D.
Ambrosia formed in Los Angeles in 1970 as a quartet, initially comprising David Pack on guitar and vocals, Joe Puerta on bass and vocals, Christopher North on keyboards, and Burleigh Drummond on drums. Their early sound was influenced by progressive rock, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, leading to vocal harmonies and symphonic art rock with a polished pop appeal. The band’s initial opportunity arose in 1971 when they were invited to play at the Hollywood Bowl to test a new sound system. Impressed by their performance, the head engineer introduced them to conductor Zubin Mehta, who featured Ambrosia in an All-American Dream Concert. This exposure led to their signing with 20th Century Fox Records in 1975.
In February 1975, Ambrosia released their self-titled debut album, which was produced by Freddie Piro. The album delivered the Top 20 single “Holdin’ On to Yesterday” and earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Engineered Recording. Alan Parsons, who engineered their first album, later produced their second, “Somewhere I’ve Never Travelled,” released in September 1976. This album also received a Grammy nomination. In 1976, their cover of “Magical Mystery Tour” for the film “All This and World War II” became a Top 40 hit. The band experienced significant commercial success with their 1978 album “Life Beyond L.A.,” which included the Gold single “How Much I Feel,” reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. This period involved touring with acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and the Doobie Brothers, establishing their reputation as a live act.
The year 1980 saw the release of their album “One Eighty,” which produced two major hits: “Biggest Part of Me” and “You’re the Only Woman (You & I),” reaching numbers 3 and 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. “One Eighty” also garnered three Grammy nominations. In the early 1980s, Ambrosia contributed songs to films like “Inside Moves” (1980), “Coast to Coast” (1980), and “Arthur” (1981). After the release of their fifth studio album, “Road Island,” in 1982, the band disbanded. However, Ambrosia reunited in 1989 with its original members and has continued to tour internationally, performing with artists such as Alan Parsons, Bruce Hornsby, and Michael McDonald.
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