In 1970, then 19 year old, signed with Phillips Records UK. Barry's first single was produced by Graham Gouldman (the composer of "Bus Stop", "Heart Full of Soul" and "I'm Not In Love"), and recorded with 10cc, and became Tony Blackburn's BBC Record of the Week. In 1972 Barry wrote and recorded "New York Is Closed Tonight". This recording proved to be the first of three number 1 singles for Barry in a brief 18-month period. NEW YORK IS CLOSED TONIGHT won 1972 Certificate of Honour for Canadian Music, and was the most played song on Canadian radio in 1972.
1973, the US Music Machine called, and Barry flew to Hollywood to record his first LP, "Blue Sky". It was recorded in Los Angeles at RCA's legendary Studio B, known as the west coast recording home of Elvis Presley. Produced by the legendary David M. Kershenbaum, Barry worked with the A–list players. Then Barry toured for 2 years. His road mates included Supertramp, Maria Muldaur, Frank Zappa, John Lee Hooker, Steve Martin, Cheech and Chong, Mose Allison, John Hartford, the Pointer Sisters, and many others who became friends and comrades. Barry's second album came about in 1974. Entitled "Sanctuary", it too charted well in Canada. It gave Barry two 1 songs, and many more miles playing to friends everywhere, growing a deep fan base in Canada.
A year later, and without warning to his label and associates in the music business, Barry surprised everyone by announcing his decision to leave the music business, to become a player in the world of finance. He still smiles about that day when asked "Why?" The last 29 years have seen Barry build a successful financial planning business, and raise a family. During this period the song writing never slowed or stopped, creating many Greenfield cover songs. This included amongst many others and two songs by Juno Hall of Fame artist, Buffy St. Marie. Buffy called her 1988 ABC/Dunhill Album after a Greenfield track, "Sweet America". Barry has released 4 critically approved CDs of his compositions since 1999. Over 100 concerts since 1999, in places as diverse as Halifax, Toronto, and London, England. Barry writes to make people think.
His fifth CD, “Barry Greenfield’s Exposed Soul,” was recorded in Nashville, TN in 2008. It features several of Nashville’s top musicians. Guitars played by Jack Pearson (The Allman Brothers); Drums by Chris Brown (Sam Bush); Bass by Dow Tomlin (Brooks and Dunn).The CD features the wonderful Piano, and Hammond Organ by Chris Nole (John Denver). The CD was co-produced with Chris Nole. “Exposed Soul” is now available. This band is now working with Barry on his next project "One Light" due for release in 2009.
