Philip "Pip" Williams (born 7 October 1947), sometimes spelt Phillip, is an English record producer, arranger, and guitarist.
[5] Williams produced more than 170 recordings, in many genres of music, including successful collaborations with Status Quo (band) and The Moody Blues.
[8][7] Progressing from performer to session musician in the early 1970s under the patronage of Sweet producer Phil Wainman,[7] he became one of the most in-demand session guitarists of the era, playing on early hit records for Sweet including "Funny Funny", "Co-Co", "Poppa Joe" and "Little Willy", and on The Walker Brothers' hit "No Regrets".
[citation needed] He is also known for producing The Moody Blues albums Long Distance Voyager[9] and The Present,[5] the former being a huge hit in the United States.
[9] He produced Kiki Dee's 1981 album Perfect Timing, which included her duet with Elton John, "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever", and a hit single, "Star".
Other collaborators include Shirley Bassey, Richard O'Brien, Dr. Feelgood, Bucks Fizz, Kevin Ayers, Geordie, and Uriah Heep (Sonic Origami).
[citation needed] Williams recorded, produced and mixed a live album for the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Wrestle Poodles...And Win.