In 1977 Lasley began touring with James Taylor as a background vocalist. He also performed as background vocalist with Taylor on The Jay Leno Show, other television and film appearances, and on his recording sessions. Rosie As the band Rosie, with Lynn Pitney and Lana Marrano also on vocals, Lasley released the albums Better Late Than Never (RCA, 1976), which featured "Roll Me Through The Rushes", and Last Dance (RCA, 1977). Solo artist recordings Missin' Twenty Grand Lasley's debut solo album Missin' Twenty Grand was named after The 20 Grand, a Detroit club where he and his sister used to sing for free. Lasley described the album: "it's a lot about my teenage years. I've often wanted to go back to Detroit". The single "If I Had My Wish Tonight" spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 36 in May 1982. Billboards "First Time Around" section stated about "Missin' Twenty Grand": "Lasley, a session singer and writer, moves into the pop forefront with this collection of personal and sensitive songs. Lasley's unique falsetto vocal style works well on both pop and R&B accented tunes giving this LP broad appeal." Raindance Raindance is the second solo studio album by Lasley, released on EMI Records. It was produced by Don Was. "It's A Cryin' Shame (Sha La La La)" was released as a single in 1984. Soldiers On The Moon Soldiers On The Moon is the third solo studio album by Lasley, recorded live to 2-track and produced by Jeff Weber. It was released by Pony Canyon in Japan and Agenda, distributed by BMG, in the US. It was reissued in Japan by Cool Sounds. Demos, Demos 2, Expectations of Love, Back To Blue-Eyed Soul, Now and Again Billboard Reviews & Previews, wrote of his 2000 album Back to Blue-Eyed Soul: "Lasley delves through his vast catalog, breathing new life into 21 of his finest tunes. (...) Lasley neither mimics the original versions of his hits nor succumbs to the temptation to recast his material with trendy rhythms." Glenn Hoskins and Barry Towler, Record Corner, wrote of Lasley's 2001 album Expectations of Love: "David's passionate and soaring falsetto is as good as ever and his ability to pen gorgeous songs founded in the best traditions of soul, jazz and Adult Pop has not deserted him. Lovers of quality soul / jazz vocals will be welcoming this with open