Robert John "Mutt" Lange ( /ˈlæŋ/; born 11 November 1948) is a Zambian-born British record producer and songwriter, usually known by his nickname "Mutt." He produced albums for artists such as AC/DC, Def Leppard, The Boomtown Rats, Graham Parker and the Rumour, Outlaws, Foreigner, The Cars, Bryan Adams, Billy Ocean, Savoy Brown, The Corrs and Nickelback. He also wrote and produced songs with Canadian country singer and ex-wife Shania Twain. Her 1997 album Come on Over, which he produced, is the all time best selling album by a female artist. Lange's latest project is a song on Lady Gaga's second studio album Born This Way, titled "You and I."
A strict vegetarian and a follower of Sant Mat, Lange has not given an interview of any kind for decades and prefers to live a secluded life, primarily in Switzerland. He is known for his endurance in the studio and innovations in multitrack recording.
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