Dann Huff Breaks Down His Biggest Hits

Dann Huff is amongst the most prolific session guitarist in the world, having played on hit songs from Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Madonna, and many more. Today, we’re sitting down with Dann as he walks us through the highlights of his career and plays the iconic guitar parts that were the soundtrack to millions of peoples’ lives.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Dann Plays “Man in the Mirror”
01:05 Dann’s Experience Working with Michael Jackson
05:38 Dann’s Guitar & Gear
12:24 The Story behind “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera
17:00 Dann plays “Glory of Love”
19:04 Dann’s Approach to Recording Guitar
25:50 The Story Behind “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul
31:17 Dann Plays “Straight Up”
33:23 Dann Reflects on Gear He Used in the 80s & 90s
37:19 Dann’s work with Michael Bolton
38:00 Dann’s Relationship with Mutt Lange
39:58 The Story Behind “Said I Loved You…I Lied” by Michael Bolton
47:56 Dann Plays “Said I Loved You… I Lied”
53:56 Dann’s Work with Amy Grant
57:15 Dann Plays “Lead Me On” by Amy Grant
01:00:19 What was a Boz Scaggs Session like?
01:05:35 Dann Plays “Right Out of My Head” by Boz Scaggs
01:08:23 Dann’s Rock Band: Giant
01:13:09 Dann Plays “Stay” by Giant
01:15:14 Giant’s Musical Inspirations & Gear Used
01:21:18 Dann’s Work with Martina McBride & Moving to Nashville
01:28:23 Dann Plays “Two More Bottles of Wine”
01:32:50 Dann Plays “A Broken Wing”
01:35:10 Dann’s work with Shania Twain
01:39:25 Dann Plays “Man! I Feel like a Woman!”
01:42:56 Dann Reflects on Photos from the Past & Answers Your Questions!
02:03:03 Thanks for Watching!

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CREDITS
Host/Producer: Mason Marangella
Guest: Dann Huff
Videographer: Travis Flynn
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison

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