#dean pitchford

[doyouknowthismusical]

[nycbirdenby]

Happy Carrie the Musical 1988 Stratford opening night!!!!!!!

Even if it was delayed and didn't actually open then it's still very exciting!!!

It's been 36 years of Carrie the Musical and 2 years of the master cut!

This musical means so much to me and I'm so glad that it's so easily available online.

I highly recommend watching the master cut if you haven't already!

[genevieveetguy]

. I just don't know that I believe in everything you believe in. But I believe in you.

Footloose, Herbert Ross (1984)

[krispyweiss]

Steely Dan, R.E.M. to Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

- Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland and Dean Pitchford also slated for induction

Steely Dan and R.E.M. are heading to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. will be inducted June 13 alongside Hillary Lindsey (“Jesus Take the Wheel”), Timbaland (“SexyBack”) and Dean Pitchford (“Footloose”) in New York.

“I’ve said it before, but the music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first,” SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement.

“Without them, there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch - nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter. We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing …songwriters who have enriched our lives and literally enriched music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

1/17/24

[80smovies]

[movie-titlecards]

Footloose (2011)

My rating: 4/10

Who thought shoving a bunch of bro country (culminating in a cover of the theme song by the bro-est of them all, Blake "Truckfucker" Shelton) into this movie was a good idea? What, the characters are southern, so they don't have any taste? Rude.

I do appreciate that they left in the angry factory dance, though.

[filosofablogger]

♫ After All ♫ (Redux)

I was determined to post a new song, one that I haven’t played here before, tonight.  But, as so often happens, time has slipped away from me and I still have much to do before I can head to bed, so I’m reduxing this one from back in 2019 with Peter Cetera and Cher!  My guess is that there a couple of gents in the audience who will take their popcorn and leave before the end of the song, but I’ll…

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 7.29

Beer Birthdays

Max Schwarz (1863)

Garrett Oliver (1962)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Ken Burns; documentary filmmaker (1953)

Geddy Lee; rock bassist, singer (1953)

William Powell; actor (1892)

Dave Stevens; artist, cartoonist, illustrator (1955)

Wil Wheaton; actor, blogger (1972)

Famous Birthdays

Afroman; rapper (1974)

Jean-Hugues Anglade; French actor and director (1955)

Doug Ashdown; Australian singer-songwriter (1942)

Porfirio Barba-Jacob; Colombian poet and author (1883)

Melvin Belli; attorney (1907)

Clara Bow; actor (1905)

Danger Mouse; cartoon character (1977)

Don Carter; bowler (1926)

John Clarke; New Zealand-Australian comedian and actor (1948)

Edgar Cortright; scientist and engineer (1923)

Professor Irwin Corey; comedian, actor (1914)

Sharon Creech; author (1945)

Simon Dach; German poet (1605)

Alex de Tocqueville; French writer, historian, political scientist (1805)

Stephen Dorff; actor (1973)

Neal Doughty; keyboard player (1946)

Leslie Easterbrook; actress (1949)

Richard Egan; actor (1921)

Adele Griffin; author (1970)

Tim Gunn; fashion consultant, television host (1953)

Dag Hammarskjold; Swedish diplomat (1905)

Betty Harris; chemist (1940)

Jenny Holzer; painter, author, and dancer (1950)

Robert Horton; actor (1924)

Isabel; Brazilian princess (1846)

Peter Jennings; television journalist (1938)

Eyvind Johnson; Swedish novelist (1900)

Joe Johnson; English snooker player (1952)

Diane Keen; English actress (1946)

Eric Alfred Knudsen; author (1872)

Harold W. Kuhn; mathematician (1925)

Stanley Kunitz; poet (1905)

Don Marquis; cartoonist, writer (1878)

Jim Marshall; guitar amplifier maker (1923)

Martina McBride; country singer (1966)

Daniel McFadden; economist (1937)

Frank McGuinness; Irish poet and playwright (1953)

Goenawan Mohamad; Indonesian poet and playwright (1941)

Harry Mulisch; Dutch author, poet (1927)

Benito Mussolini; Italian journalist and politician (1883)

Gale Page; actress (1910)

Alexandra Paul; actor (1963)

Dean Pitchford; actor and director (1951)

Isidor Isaac Rabi; physicist (1898)

Don Redman; composer (1900)

Sigmund Romberg; Hungarian-American composer (1887)

Mahasi Sayadaw; Burmese monk and philosopher (1904)

Patti Scialfa; musician (1954)

Mary Lee Settle; novelist (1918)

Tony Sirico; actor (1942)

Randy Sparks; folk singer-songwriter (1933)

John Sykes; English singer-songwriter and guitarist (1959)

Booth Tarkington; writer (1869)

David Taylor; English snooker player (1943)

Paul Taylor; dancer (1930)

Mikis Theodorakis; Greek composer (1925)

Didier Van Cauwelaert; French author (1960)

David Warner; English actor (1941)

Woody Weatherman; guitarist (1965)

Vladimir K. Zworykin, Russian-American engineer and inventor (1888)

[phonemantra-blog]

The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala wasn't just about inducting new members – it was a celebration of music's power to connect, inspire, and endure. Held on Tuesday night in New York City, the star-studded event welcomed R.E.M., Timbaland, Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey, and Dean Pitchford into its prestigious ranks. Beyond the inductions, the evening saw emotional reunions, heartfelt speeches, and electrifying performances that paid tribute to the art of songwriting. R.E.M. and Timbaland Inducted A Celebration of Iconic Songwriters: R.E.M., Timbaland, and More The inductees themselves brought a wealth of musical history to the stage. R.E.M., the alternative rock band that soundtracked a generation with hits like "Losing My Religion" and "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," surprised the audience with a reunion performance after 13 years. Jason Isbell, tasked with honoring the band, delivered a poignant introduction before performing a stirring rendition of "It's the End of the World..." that set the stage for the emotional reunion. Timbaland, the visionary producer known for his genre-bending beats and collaborations with artists like Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, received his due recognition. Missy Elliott, the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame five years ago, returned to the stage to honor her longtime collaborator. Timbaland's acceptance speech was a heartfelt tribute to the artists he's worked with, acknowledging their contributions to his success. Steely Dan, the legendary jazz-rock duo famed for their intricate compositions and witty lyrics, also received their induction. While Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker couldn't attend, their longtime manager Irving Azoff shared humorous anecdotes about the band, and Trey Anastasio delivered a powerful performance in their honor. Rounding out the inductees were Hillary Lindsey, the prolific songwriter behind hits like Lady Gaga's "A Million Reasons" and Carrie Underwood's "Love Story," and Dean Pitchford, the Oscar-winning composer of "Fame" from the film of the same name. Both received touching tributes and performances of their iconic songs. Emerging Talent Honored: SZA Earns Special Recognition Beyond the inductions, the evening celebrated the future of songwriting. SZA, the critically acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter, received the Hal David Starlight Award, an honor recognizing young talent. Introduced by Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers, who took a stand against streaming platforms and their treatment of songwriters, SZA delivered an introspective speech. She spoke of the struggles and triumphs of her journey as an artist, highlighting songwriting as the core of her identity and value. Performing an acoustic version of her hit "Snooze" alongside collaborator Carter Lang, SZA solidified her place as a rising star with a bright future. A Night Filled with Performances and Tributes The evening wasn't all speeches and inductions. A star-studded lineup of artists took the stage to pay homage to the songwriters being honored. Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael performed "Footloose" in tribute to Dean Pitchford, Deniece Williams sang "Let's Hear It for the Boy" from the same film, and Andra Day delivered a moving rendition of a song by Diane Warren, who received the Johnny Mercer Award. Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban joined forces to celebrate the work of Hillary Lindsey with a medley of her co-written hits. Each performance served as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of great songwriting. A Celebration of Songwriting's Legacy The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala was more than just an awards ceremony. It was a testament to the transformative power of music and the artistry of songwriting. From emotional reunions to powerful performances, the evening showcased the enduring impact these iconic songwriters have had on music and the lives of countless fans. It was a night that celebrated the past, present, and future of songwriting, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.

[maryversusthemovies]

In a world where dancing is banned, only one boy has the courage to stand up to the religious fanatics denying his magical feet. Or something. I guess.

I didn’t really dig this one.

Starring Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Diane Weist, and Christ Penn. Written by Dean Pitchford. Directed by Herbert Ross.

Episode 145 - Footloose

https://sites.libsyn.com/398906/episode-145-footloose-1984

[norahmusic]

A Trip to Music in Films (3/4)

13.James Bond theme 1962, Monty Norman & John Barry, https://youtu.be/Vr6yscEWPYw?si=AkBBuDhy7dOUxAPn |The Pink Panther 1963 Henri Mancini, https://youtu.be/ilull9eS3mQ?si=w5pC7J8sQ4UDJuXP | Onibaba 1964, Hikaru Hayashi, https://youtu.be/ajVoLJjc5o0?si=lWNmhktPjEohrJyW | The Jungle Book, George Bruns, https://youtu.be/p8xPOXLVko4?si=uo8xE9M560klOU2K | West Side Story 1961, Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim, https://youtu.be/Z7OHCrp13Ho?si=ZZwsgIFN4niYvaLI || Une femme es une femme 1961,Michel Legrand, https://youtu.be/T2o2tGWAKko |Yellow Submarine 1968, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, https://youtu.be/j_JaDDcyIIU?si=75q-5_UVktpiT06P| Alfie 1963¸ Sony Rollins, https://youtu.be/K843J1cp0-0 | Woman in the dunes (1964),Toru Takemitsu, https://youtu.be/w2rOFDmfpNg | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Ennio Moriconne, https://youtu.be/vt34RyLUTFQ?si=HzGFsLEoOqdHOUl4 | Battle of Britain soundtrack 1969, Ron Goodwin & S.William Walton, https://youtu.be/-sjO1JYZfUw | War and Peace 1967, Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n3TpAbBci6_AwDLk-Sn4OGdSuQw1vp59Q&si=zsb-elGwIG44V8oK  | The Shop on Main Street 1965, Zdeněk Liška, https://youtu.be/IcCILptzD2U?si=-JvigUR0NuDm6W-z, https://youtu.be/-wlb6jAdVoQ?si=u0ObwykwWL-DL1VJ |  The Ipcress file 1965, John Barry, https://youtu.be/yFWMFvBTZ4M?si=XVoTgVXmv0h6OsHN

14.The Godfather Trilogy 1972, Nino Rota, https://youtu.be/AlJJJwl7Ess | SHAFT 1971, Isaac Hayes, https://youtu.be/uNJKmf6KTcU?si=myjjEvyBKkhfGvhl | Star Wars Original Opening 1977, John Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2MoaiSyUio | Heavy Traffic 1973,  Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8qkkUcovdg&list=PLA72E0DDD1CE99F55 | Life of Brian 1979,              Geoffrey Burgon, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBQcoMtSfx4&list=PLKjjIa7cwTkIJgShyLCSJcfkbnnlwUGYs | Chariots of Fire 1981, Vangelis, https://youtu.be/v1IrXczQOF8  | Halloween 1978, John Carpenter, https://youtu.be/pT4FY3NrhGg |Dersu Uzala 1975, Isaak Shvarts, https://youtu.be/DijUvDi87Fc?si=N3eUSBlqT2-episb| Saturday Night Live 1977, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLncSr7CeehKnoYQ0p94v5_dgH8EQC9oB3&si=iVgtS9GqCOgWd-PH | The Harder They Come 1972, Jimmy Cliff, https://youtu.be/BpQrLUopf-k | Die Blechtrommel 1979, Maurice Jarre, https://youtu.be/27gfoTm6ufg?si=QqIjQWQMjH1o7oG8 | Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970, Jerry Goldsmith, https://youtu.be/RwKcZuuE9GM?si=fs2jliynr2jqVOjm

15.Blue Velvet 1986, Angelo Badalamenti, https://youtu.be/dFOX5Uza17c | The Secret of Nimh 1982, Jerry Goldsmith, https://youtu.be/H_I3SaTpdqM?si=Plc-HANsjf930EeS | “Tootsie” 1982, Dave Grusin, https://youtu.be/3qqZefHhWf0?si=PFVxFwylZkx4enYu |Der Himmer über Berlin - Wings of Desire 1987, Jürgen Knieper & Laurent Petitgand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCtCclkUhxA | Akira 1988, Shōji Yamashiro, https://youtu.be/ngTf7ccaBRo?si=zNJzzQ9y73xxAotf | The Snowman 1982, Howard Blake https://youtu.be/5A3THighARU?si=ww8ZClVa_TIDveBm | Transformers 1986, Vince DiCola, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTC82cseoTs | Flashdance 1983,  Giorgio Moroder, Cara and Keith Forsey, https://youtu.be/tKcjZSh5xs0 | Foot Loose 1984 Tom Snow, Jim Steinman, Kenny Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Miles Goodman, https://youtu.be/NqGslEZ5I6c?si=3HahWX0e3FELWzF6 | The Breakfast Club 1985, Keith Forsey, https://youtu.be/VG78fq6KAPA?si=smXKh7_UomvJrBr4   | Breakin’ 1984, Michael Boyd, Gary Remal, https://youtu.be/cqiQmO5frrE?si=7dAwvDYmZ353Wc28 | The Blues Brothers 1980, https://youtu.be/EHV0zs0kVGg?si=GKGpktZ8MAl6KREF |

16.Cinema Paradiso 1988,Ennio Moricone, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlQh4PeB8PE | Scarface 1983,Giorgio Moroder, https://youtu.be/aKv1_GfxFZY?si=W-xF9FPhM0XolbeJ | Come and See 1985, Oleg Yanchenko, https://youtu.be/w1a3iZBXguo | Fanny and Alexander 1982, Daniel Bell, https://youtu.be/OAabnhwhZcE | | The Neverending Story, Klaus Doldinger

Giorgio Moroder, https://youtu.be/heHdOTt_iGc?si=j5yN2gl6348vJ4xW |Crocodile Dundee 1986, Peter Best, https://youtu.be/p6vrdrTEFeo | Back to the Future 1985, Alan Silvestri, https://youtu.be/eHGGgQ0F9IM

17.https://artsandculture.google.com/story/from-the-golden-era-to-gigabytes-the-movie-music-story/hwKyOpqNyMwhLA | https://filmustage.com/blog/music-scoring-in-film-production/ | https://www.ranker.com/list/best-oscar-winning-foreign-films/ranker-film?ref=listed_on&pos=4 | https://www.ranker.com/list/best-world-cinema-movies-list/ranker-film?ref=listed_on&pos=3

18.Unchained Melody, Ghost 1990, Maurice Jarre, https://youtu.be/c2ZWLK2R4x4 | Pulp Fiction  1994, Dick Dale’s an others, https://youtu.be/jDheFajWYUM | Trainspotting 1996, Damon Albam, https://youtu.be/zXM9a2kE7RM | Indochine 1992, Patrick Doyle, https://youtu.be/Gkju1Ni2PnA?si=Bs-H3AGQvydtSN9g |  Forrest Gump 1992, Alan Silvestri, https://youtu.be/VWoUcB7y4hw?si=UhVRsqRoKfgQb60I | Life is beautiful 1997, Nicola Piovani  https://youtu.be/KB99gDvxyFo?si=oREhBs7NAeXWgk5R  |All about my mother, 1999, Alberto Iglesias,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAhmvR_Curo&list=PLq38bv0D4pNFTbiDpD2Zd32OLwAJFF824&index=1 |  Muriel´s Wedding, 1994, Peter Best, https://youtu.be/BUDz7m0BXjk?si=zRU62MSrCI9Q4iwl | The adventures of Priscilla. Queen of the Desert 1994, Guy Gross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf4m0qBherg&list=PLWsjhkXz0QVxhkjhUSG_Mv2veFVOQrC3_  | Wild Wild West 1999, Elmer Bernstein, https://youtu.be/SBrV_AG7TWs?si=mp461tV6x9idzyrk  | Men in Black 1997, Dani Elfman, https://youtu.be/jyb33RgAxis?si=7mSBAINrvFOxjE4E | The Cider House Rules 1999, Rachel Portman, John Lenehan, David Snell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zTbB0L3dqM | I have nothing – The bodyguard 1994,                 Whitney Houston, Alan Silvestri, Allan Dennis Rich, https://youtu.be/19LPgLKrgLE?si=a7SiE-3PcttOF5M8  | Not Gon`cry´s - Waiting to Exhale 1995, Babyface, https://youtu.be/6r9NTrWEW5Y?si=yzQJW9u0Q3Rqa7Nf| How to Survive in South Central - Boyz n the Hood 1991, Stanley Clarke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5CX4x9KP0g&list=RDh5CX4x9KP0g&start_radio=1 |  Only Yesterday 1991, Katz Hoshi,https://youtu.be/vzXm3DVQ78o | The Lion King 1994, Hans Zimmer, Tim Rice, Joseph Williams, Elton John,https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxiswidpS0UGnZTVQ-eiqlavfNawJRp0B&si=2CrqGZHqpzCxDRpX | The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993, Dani Elfman, https://youtu.be/tc5EM3G2p9M?si=MXA1FVikVdLedS-5 | Kolya, 1996 Ondřej Soukup, https://youtu.be/HoedMkFqL2g?si=f7uT9C0Gy9nA3Fim | Fantastic Four 1994, John Ottman,https://youtu.be/77kOZg31cjM?si=8BGDoeHV8e_35kDB |  https://whatnerd.com/marvel-cinematic-universe-history-success/

References:

A Trip to Music in Films (1/4)

A Trip to Music in Films (2/4)

A Trip to Music in Films (3/4)

A Trip to Music in Films (4/4)

[paulodebargelove]

Whitney Houston - All The Man That I Need (Official HD Video) February 23, 1991 - 33 Years Ago Today: Whitney Houston began a two-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, "All The Man That I Need." It was the second of four singles released from her third studio album, "I'm Your Baby Tonight," and the second No. 1 following the the title track. All four singles peaked inside the Top 20. "All The Man That I Need," was Houston's 12th Top Ten and ninth No. 1 which totaled 46 Hot 100 singles which included 35 Top 40's, 24 Top Tens and 11 No. 1's. The song was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore.

[whitneyfanclublog]

December 4, 1990 (33 years ago today): “All The Man That I Need” was released as the second single from Whitney’s ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ album. Written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, the song was originally recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982. Whitney’s version was produced by Narada Michael Walden and features a saxophone solo by Kenny G. It went on to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the Adult Contemporary chart, becoming her first single to simultaneously top those three Billboard charts. The song was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance at the 34th GRAMMY Awards and nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female at the 6th Soul Train Music Awards.

https://youtu.be/xmIp8j2cjDQ?si=T2BKx8tSYHvLbX4j

[my-chaos-radio]

Release: February 14, 1984

Lyrics:

… My baby, he don't talk sweet

He ain't got much to say

But he loves me, loves me, loves me

I know that he loves me anyway

And maybe he don't dress fine

But I don't really mind

… 'Cause every time he pulls me near

I just wanna cheer

… Let's hear it for the boy

Let's give the boy a hand

Let's hear it for my baby

You know you gotta understand

Oh, maybe he's no Romeo

But he's my lovin' one-man show

Oh, whoa-oa-oa

Let's hear it for the boy

… My baby may not be rich

He's watchin' every dime

But he loves me, loves me, loves me

We always have a real good time

And maybe he sings off key

But that's alright by me, yeah

… 'Cause what he does, he does so well

Makes me wanna yell

… Let's hear it for the boy

Ah, let's give the boy a hand

Let's hear it for my baby

You know you gotta understand

Oh, maybe he's no Romeo

But he's my lovin' one-man show

Oh, whoa-oa-oa

Let's hear it for the boy

… 'Cause every time he pulls me near

I just wanna cheer

… Let's hear it for the boy

Ah, let's give the boy a hand

Let's hear it for my baby

You know you gotta understand

Oh, maybe he's no Romeo

But he's my lovin' one-man show

Oh, whoa-oa-oa

Let's hear it for the boy

… Let's hear it for my man

(Let's hear it for my baby)

Let's hear it for my man

(Let's hear it for the boy)

(Let's hear it for my baby)

… Let's hear it for my man, yeah

(Let's hear it for my baby)

(Let's hear it for the boy)

Pull yourself together

(Let's hear it for my baby)

Songwriter:

… Whoa, let's hear it for my boy

(Let's hear it for my baby)

Let's hear it for my man

(Let's hear it for the boy)

(Let's hear it for my baby)

Let's hear it for my man, yeah

Dean Pitchford / Tom Snow

SongFacts:

"Let's Hear It for the Boy" is a song by Deniece Williams that appeared on the soundtrack to the feature film 'Footloose'. The song was released as a single from both the soundtrack and her album of the song's same name on February 14, 1984, by Columbia Records. It was written by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford and produced by George Duke. The song became Williams' second number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 26, 1984, also topping the dance and R&B charts, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, behind "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was certified platinum in the US and gold in Canada and the UK by the Recording Industry Association of America, Music Canada and the British Phonographic Industry, respectively. The music video was released in mid-April 1984. The song features background vocals from George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who would go on to form the duo Boy Meets Girl.

In 2011, country singer Jana Kramer covered the song for the remake of 'Footloose'. In 2017 the song was covered by UK hi-NRG dance artist Allan Jay in aid of the Retired Greyhound Trust and their Let's Hear It for the Boy campaign.

The music video for the song features Williams along with several young men, one of them being the singer Aaron Lohr as the young boy who is the first person to appear in the video.

[80smovies]