Key Takeaways
- Brian Potter, a prolific British songwriter and producer, has passed away aged 87.
- He was known for hits like Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and Take That's 'It Only Takes a Minute'.
- Potter had been living with Alzheimer’s disease in recent years.
Brian Potter, one of the most versatile and successful British producers and songwriters of his generation, has died at the age of 87. His daughter confirmed to Billboard that he was living with Alzheimer's disease in recent years.
Potter’s career spanned several decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on popular music. He collaborated extensively with American songwriter Dennis Lambert, producing a wide array of hits across pop, soul, soft rock, country, and disco.
Among his most notable works is Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy,' which reached the top spot in the US charts in 1975. Potter also contributed to Take That’s hit single ‘It Only Takes a Minute,’ originally recorded by Tavares before becoming a global sensation for the British boy band.
Other significant contributions include Player’s smooth and successful 'Baby Come Back,' which topped the US charts, and the Four Tops’ soulful classic 'Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got).'
