Phil Perry first came to the attention of music fans as the lead singer /writer of the Montclairs, with "Dreamin's Out of Season" (1970) and "Begging's Hard to Do" - a moderate hit in 1972. After moving to Los Angeles in 1979 with writing partner Kevin Sanlin (co-leader of The Montclairs), the duo was signed to a Capitol Records contract. After two albums, Perry and Sanlin went their separate ways, and Perry soon became one of the most sought-after back-up vocalists on the L.A. scene.

His bright, multi-octave range played a supporting role on dozens of albums by such artists as Leon Haywood, Anita Baker, Dave Koz, George Duke, Barbara Streisand, Roberta Flack. Johnny Mathis, Bill Withers, The Pointer Sisters, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Womack, and Wil Downing.

The latest three solo albums, released on Shanachie Records, feature a breathtaking collection of beloved R&B/Pop hits produced by the incomparable Chris 'Big Dog' Davis. Classic Love Songs (2006) and A Mighty Love (2007) were highly successful comeback albums, resulting in Perry winning the Soul Tracks Readers Choice Award for "Male Vocalist of the Year" in 2007.

Perry's latest release, Ready For Love (2008) is a lush production, rich with Perry originals. Released in March of 2008, the album hit the Billboard Adult Contemporary music chart at #4 the first week of its release.