David Pomeranz

David Pomeranz was born in New York City on February 9, 1951, and raised on Long Island. His musical journey began early, as he sang solos in the synagogue choir at age 9 and learned to play piano, guitar, and drums. By the age of 14, he was actively writing and recording songs and fronting local rock bands, including an early iteration of what would become Pure Prairie League. At 19, he secured a multi-album solo contract with MCA/Decca, which led to the release of his debut albums, *New Blues* and *Time to Fly*. These early career milestones saw him touring the country, performing as an opening act for notable artists such as Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Three Dog Night, and The Doors. His talent swiftly propelled him into the music industry, setting the groundwork for an extensive and successful career.

Pomeranz’s career is marked by significant achievements in songwriting, with his compositions recorded by a diverse range of acclaimed artists. His songs, including the number one hits “Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again” and “The Old Songs,” were notably recorded by Barry Manilow. Other prominent artists who have performed his work include Freddie Mercury, Bette Midler, Missy Elliott, The Carpenters, Kenny Rogers, and Phoebe Snow. Collectively, his songwriting projects have contributed to twenty-two platinum and eighteen gold albums, with over 40 million copies of his recording projects sold worldwide. He’s also received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics in 1981 and a Dove Award nomination in 2018. His theme song for the television series *Perfect Strangers*, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now,” became widely recognized.

Beyond his success in recording and songwriting, David Pomeranz has made significant contributions to musical theatre, film, and television. He co-wrote songs for the West End musical *Time*, which starred Cliff Richard and Sir Laurence Olivier. His musical *Little Tramp*, based on the life of Charles Chaplin, was staged for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Festival, and his adaptation of *A Tale of Two Cities* premiered at the Theatre Royal, Windsor, and the Alexandria Theatre in Birmingham. In collaboration with Kathie Lee Gifford, he co-created musicals such as *Under the Bridge* and the Tony-nominated Broadway production *Scandalous*. His film and television work includes providing lyrics for *King Kong* (1976), composing scores for Showtime’s *Elvis Presley’s Graceland* (1984), and writing songs featured in films like Tom Hanks’ *Big* (1988) and television series such as *Will & Grace* and *Boston Legal*. In 2019, he and Alan Williams received an award for “Best Song – Short Subject” by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for *Mykonos Blue*. His 1999 CD, *Born For You – His Best And More*, became the best-selling international pop album of all time in the Philippines, reflecting his global appeal and successful career progression.