Legacy Recordings

A phenomenon of popular culture, TV’s Gong Show produced at least one memorable talent. L.A. lady Cheryl Lynn walked off-stage with a record deal and cut the triumphant “Got To Be Real.” Liberating, unapologetic, the song was symbolic of the New Woman’s demand to be treated truthfully. She may have been swallowed when the disco channel changed, but by encouraging people to come out with their own truths, she left an anthem for every small town outcast in the television audience.

(C. Lynn/D. Paich/D. Foster); Produced and arranged by David and Marty Paich; Cheryl Lynn, lead and background vocals; Ray Parker, Jr., guitar; David Paich, keyboards; David Shields, bass; James Gadson, drums; Rec. Los Angeles, 1978. Columbia single 33386; P 1978 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Got To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn