Richard Perry, who has died aged 82, was one of the most fêted US record producers of the 1970s and 1980s, renowned for crafting radio-friendly hits for singer-songwriters whose popular appeal had ...

Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82. With a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds, his many highlights included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Rod Stewart’s “Great ...