ABOUT
Rupert Holmes (b. David Goldstein) is a highly acclaimed and veteran English-born American composer, singer-songwriter, dramatist, and author who became famous as a recording artist during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Best known for the laid-back yacht rock chart-topper, "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" (1979), other hits include the lovelorn "Him" (1980). His numerous honors include two Tony Awards for his musical, "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood."
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Let's Get Crazy Tonight (1978)
- Escape (1979)
- Answering Machine (1980)
- Him (1980)
- Morning Man (1980)
- I Don't Need You (1981)
Pop charts debut year: 1978
Years active: 1969 - present
Genres: Soft rock, pop rock, show tunes
Labels: Private Stock, Epic, Infinity, MCA, Elektra
Website: rupertholmes.com
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