Peter McCann
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Peter McCann is an American singer and songwriter
, who later resided in Nashville
, Tennessee
. As a staff writer with ABC Music he wrote the song "Right Time of the Night
", which was a Billboard Hot 100
Top 10 hit
for Jennifer Warnes
in May 1977. Three months later, McCann also reached the Hot 100's Top 10 with his own (and only) hit, "Do You Wanna Make Love", which reached #5. The song also reached #11 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) in the same year. The "B" side of the single was McCann's rendition of "Right Time of the Night".
He has a son, Colin McCann, who was active in professional theater. He currently resides in Los Angeles
, California
.
Songwriter
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, who later resided in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
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, Tennessee
Tennessee
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. As a staff writer with ABC Music he wrote the song "Right Time of the Night
Right Time of the Night
"Right Time of the Night" is the title of a song written by Peter McCann and recorded by American singer Jennifer Warnes The song was introduced on Warnes' 1976 self-titled album.-Background:...
", which was a Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
Top 10 hit
Hit single
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for Jennifer Warnes
Jennifer Warnes
Jennifer Jean Warnes is an American singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer. She is known for her interpretations of compositions written by herself and many others, as well as an extensive playlist as a vocalist on movie soundtracks.Between 1979 and 1987 Warnes surpassed Frank Sinatra as...
in May 1977. Three months later, McCann also reached the Hot 100's Top 10 with his own (and only) hit, "Do You Wanna Make Love", which reached #5. The song also reached #11 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) in the same year. The "B" side of the single was McCann's rendition of "Right Time of the Night".
He has a son, Colin McCann, who was active in professional theater. He currently resides in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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.