Tony Sciuto's Music Journey: Insight and Inspiration

On Episode 60 of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Tony Sciuto, an American singer, songwriter and record producer.

Tony Sciuto's 1st song covered by Bay City Rollers in 1976 called “My Lisa”. Tony went on to be signed to EPIC Records in 1980 with the release of “Island Nights” which was Top 10 in Japan along with the title track single.

• Wrote “Last Sound Love Makes” on Don Johnson’s “Heartbeat LP on EPIC 1986.
• Wrote “Stronger Than The Wind” for Tina Turner on Capitol in 1989.
• Also has written songs for B.J Thomas, Little River Band and Nigel Ollssen.
• Performed in the Fictitious ABC TV FULL HOUSE band Jesse and the Ripper’s with John Stamos.
• Joined Little River Band as a member and their Pianist from 1990-97.
• Performed with PLAYER  (Baby Come Back) in 1998-2001.

Tony still writes and performs and recently reunited with Jesse and the Rippers from FULL HOUSE (on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon). Tony will also be releasing his Solo CD “Under the Radar” on the Vivid Sound Label in Japan this Fall. Tony Sciuto: “Music is a way of life, a passion, a great expression, a communication, and a GIFT from God”

Contact Tony:

• Wikipedia
• Facebook
• Website
• CDbaby
• ReverbNation

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Summary

Introduction and Background

The guest for this episode is Tony Sciuto, a renowned musician. Tony's journey is particularly interesting as it spans across different countries and cultures, with a significant part of his career in Japan.

Tony's Journey to Japan

The conversation starts with Umar asking Tony about his experience when he first arrived in Japan in 1981. Tony describes the long flight and his first impressions of Japan as he got off the plane at Narita Airport. He compares the city to Times Square, but with signs he couldn't read, and mentions the striking pagoda buildings. Tony and his band had traveled to Japan together, marking a significant milestone in their career.

First Show in Japan

Tony recalls his first show in Japan, which was one of three shows they performed in Tokyo at the start. These shows were held at the Yamayuri Hall. At this time, Tony's single had just been released and his album was very popular in Japan, with a top 10 single and a top 10 album.

Music Journey: Insight and Inspiration

Tony shares some highlights from his career, mentioning that he has written songs for famous artists like Tina Turner, Don Johnson, Bay City Rollers, and BJ Thomas. He also shares an interesting anecdote about how The Beatles' manager wanted to take him to New York and groom him as a child star when he was just 13 years old. Tony reflects on his life, acknowledging that it has been blessed with many wonderful and interesting experiences.

Reflections on Life and Career

The podcast concludes with a discussion about the nature of life and how we perceive the world. Umar suggests that our lives and the way we see the world is a lens, and through this podcast, listeners get to see their lives through Tony's lens. This perspective can sometimes provide deep, moving insights that we wouldn't normally have gotten through our own lens. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Tony Sciuto, a renowned musician, who shares his unique journey and experiences in the music industry.  The host, Umar Hameed, emphasizes the importance of understanding our lives through different lenses, using Tony's experiences as an example.