{"id":2161012,"date":"2025-11-17T03:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T03:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2161012"},"modified":"2025-11-17T03:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T03:52:11","slug":"80s-tv-heartthrob-stuns-fans-with-new-album-recorded-at-abbey-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/80s-tv-heartthrob-stuns-fans-with-new-album-recorded-at-abbey-road\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201980s TV Heartthrob Stuns Fans With New Album Recorded at Abbey Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Greg Evigan<\/strong>, the actor beloved by a generation for <em>BJ and the Bear<\/em> and <em>My Two Dads<\/em>, has surprised fans with a sweeping new classical album recorded with London\u2019s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The project, titled <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evigan.com\/music\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Greg Evigan with London\u2019s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Greg Evigan with London\u2019s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra<\/a><\/em>, marks a major musical moment for the actor-musician, whose talents have always extended far beyond his TV roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The album was recorded in Studio One, \u201cThe Big Room\u201d at Abbey Road, and features eight orchestral compositions that Evigan originally wrote and played on piano. Arranger <strong>Joe Curiale<\/strong> expanded them into lush, full-orchestra pieces performed by a 65-piece ensemble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Evigan then returned to Los Angeles to mix and edit the project at Chumba Meadows Studios with help from his Grammy-winning son, singer\/songwriter and record producer <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grammy.com\/artists\/jason-evigan\/243225\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jason Evigan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jason Evigan<\/a><\/strong>, along with <strong>Gian Stone, Raphael Fadul<\/strong> and <strong>Jason LaRocca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a long, enlightening journey putting this project together and finally sharing this music with you all,\u201d Evigan writes in the album notes. \u201cENJOY!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">His Daughter Briana Evigan\u2019s Emotional Tribute<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRGQaJDj5po\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:On Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">On Instagram<\/a>, his daughter Briana Evigan celebrated the release with an enthusiastic and deeply personal post reflecting on the music she grew up hearing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou did it, daddio. Years later released with the London Philharmonic. Get your copy now. I used to dance to this music across the living room as a kid. Never gets old. The best classical album out there! At least my favorite, I know that\u2019s a big statement. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udd23 go listen to the magic,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Fans Are Celebrating the Release<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With the album now out, fans and friends flooded the comments with support:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cCongrats to Greg! Can\u2019t wait to hear this! \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udfb6\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWow!! Congratulations Greg!! That\u2019s awesome!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYes, Greg!!! You released it!! Bravo brother!!\ud83d\udc4f.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cCongratulations, Greg Evigan \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f I&#8217;ve Ordered It already \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The album includes eight original compositions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBreath That Runs Through\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cChasing Butterflies\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cConquering the Rainbow\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">A Lifetime in Music<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While many remember Evigan primarily as a TV star, music has always been the backbone of his career. He began on Broadway in <em>Jesus Christ Superstar<\/em> in 1971 and starred as Danny Zuko in <em>Grease<\/em> on Broadway in 1972 and 1973.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He has composed for television (<em>My Two Dads, B.J. and the Bear<\/em>), contributed songs to film and TV soundtracks, and performed everything from rock to classical. My Two Dads fans may not know that he wrote and sang the show&#8217;s theme song, &#8220;You Can Count On Me.&#8221; He also played keyboards and contributed vocals in his son Jason\u2019s rock band, <strong>After Midnight Project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Greg and Jason also co-wrote \u201cMirror Image,\u201d which appeared on <em>The Osbourne Family Album<\/em> \u2014 a release that went Gold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Evigan\u2019s son Jason Evigan is a five-time Grammy nominee for projects including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;On My Knees&#8221; \u2014 Best Dance\/Electronic Recording<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)<\/em> \u2014 Album of the Year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Alive&#8221; \u2014 Best Dance\/Electronic Recording (WINNER)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Underwater&#8221; \u2014 Best Dance Recording<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Head Over Heels<\/em> \u2014 Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What\u2019s Next for Greg Evigan<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to his website, Evigan is preparing re-releases of two earlier albums \u2014 <em>Slow Down<\/em> and <em>The 80s Sound City Sessions<\/em>. He also recently recorded four additional classical pieces that may appear on a future release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For fans of his acting or lifelong followers of his music career, his new orchestral album marks a striking return \u2014 and the warm reception online shows just how many people still remember, and cheer for, this \u201980s favorite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>\ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/daily?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=top\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/greg-evigan-new-album-london-royal-philharmonic-abbey-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Nov 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">News<\/a> section. 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