He was also associated with “Crazy Horses,” one of the Osmonds' most memorable and distinctive recordings. Other songs associated with his songwriting contributions included “Down by the Lazy River” and “Hold Her Tight.”
“Crazy Horses” in particular demonstrated that the Osmonds were capable of moving beyond the clean-cut pop image that had made them famous.
The song had a harder, more energetic sound than many listeners expected from the family group.
It became one of their signature recordings.
Alan's creative contribution to the Osmonds was therefore much deeper than his role as a performer.
He was involved in shaping the music itself.
The Man Behind the Music
Celebrity families can sometimes be defined by their most visible members.
In the Osmond family, Donny and Marie became especially prominent through their television show and solo careers.
But Alan occupied a different position.
He was frequently the person working behind the scenes.
