Steve Robson
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Steve Robson is an English
songwriter
, record producer
and multi-instrumentalist
.
for the song, "What Hurts the Most
" co-written with Jeffrey Steele
and recorded by Rascal Flatts
as well as winning a Brit award and Ivor Novello award for the song "Shine
" written with and performed by Take That
. Many of his songs have received ASCAP or Broadcast Music Incorporated
(BMI) airplay awards.
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Recorded by Rascal Flatts
on their Me and My Gang
which has sold 5 million copies. It became the seminal single from that album and was no 1 in US Billboard Hot Country Songs, Hot Adult Contemporary and no 1 in Canada. It was also no 6 in Billboard top 100 giving the band their first top 10 pop chart hit. It was Grammy nominated for Best Country Song in 2006 and has won pop and country ASCAP awards for top airplay. It was also a massive no 1 ringtone download. Most recently, German dance group Cascada
have covered the song making it no 1 in Billboard Hot Dance airplay and also released an album of remixes of the track.Words I Couldn’t Say also written by Steve features on this album.
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Was the 3rd single for Rascal Flatts
from the Me and My Gang
album and was another massive no 1 for them. It was another crossover hit for them and reached no 13 in the AC chart and 28 in the US hot 100.
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Features on the Still Feels Good
album by Rascal Flatts
. It was the third single and another number one for them. The album has sold over 2 million units to date. "Secret Smile" (written by Steve Robson and Don Mescal) also features on this album.
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Was the first no 1 for Rascal Flatts
appearing on Melt which has sold over 3 million copies. It has also received Broadcast Music Incorporated
(BMI) awards for over 2 million plays.
Written by Steve Robson, Greg Becker and Melissa Pierce
Feature on the debut album, Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood
, which remains her most successful album to date. Released in 2005 it has sold over 7 million copies.
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
Also features on the debut album, Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
From the 3rd Rascal Flatts
album, Feels Like Today
which was their most successful selling well over 5 million units. It was the 1st single and helped to drive the album to success in both the Country and main Billboard charts. And Then I Did (written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
) also features on this album. ASCAP awards achieved for outstanding radio play. It also appeared in Smallville
.
Written by Steve Robson and Anthony Smith
Was included on the Faith Hill
album Cry
which went on to sell 3.6 million copies worldwide.
Written by Steve Robson and Busted
Was covered by the Jonas Brothers
and appears on two of their albums, It's About Time
and Jonas Brothers
. It was the 2nd single from the Jonas Brothers album and has sold over 1.5 million units.
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
Was recorded by Def Leppard
for their X
album. It was also recorded under the alternative title by Lionel Ritchie. It was no 11 in the US Billboard charts and the accompanying tour played to the band’s strongest audience since Adrenalize.
Written by Steve Robson and Take That
Was the 2nd single from their comeback album, Beautiful World selling over 350,000 single units in the UK alone. It was a massive no 1 in both the UK airplay and sales charts. The song won a Brit award in 2008 for Best British Single and an Ivor Novello award for PRS most performed work. It has also been the subject an extensive advertising campaign with Morrison's supermarket. Lily Allen
also used the melody of Shine
in her hit Who'd Have Known
which was performed by Lily Allen
and Take That
at the Children In Need concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Steve also co-wrote the title track of the album, Beautiful World. The album has sold over 3 million units worldwide.
Written by Steve Robson and Take That
Was the 3rd single from The Circus
and a UK airplay no 1. Steve also co-wrote Hello and Julie from the same album. The album sold over 1 million copies in its first few weeks of release and has now sold over 4 million copies to date.
Produced by Steve Robson
Having performed this arrangement on Radio 1 Live Lounge in October 2007, Steve went on to produce the record and it became the fastest selling digital release of all time becoming a huge no 1 single for Leona Lewis
. It also propelled the repackaged Spirit album back to the No 1 album position and sold a further million units.
Produced by Steve Robson
Steve was asked by Simon Cowell
to produce this cover of the R.E.M.
song to raise money for the Haiti earthquake
. Vocals were produced by stars including Take That
, James Blunt
, Leona Lewis
, Jon Bon Jovi
, Michael Bublé
, Kylie Minogue
, Robbie Williams
, Susan Boyle
, Rod Stewart
and JLS
. The song sold 435,000 in its first week making it the fastest selling charity single of the 21st century in the UK.
Written by Steve Robson, Olly Murs
and Claude Kelly
Co-produced by Steve Robson
Was the debut single from X Factor
runner up, Olly Murs
and was a number one record for him. The 2nd single, Thinking of Me¸(written by Steve Robson, Olly Murs
and Wayne Hector
and co-produced by Steve) will be released in November 2010.
Written by Steve Robson and Paloma Faith
Produced by Steve Robson
Features on Paloma’s debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?
which has now sold close to 500,000 units. Her forthcoming single Smoke & Mirrors (written by Steve Robson, Paloma Faith
and Alison Clarkson and produced by Steve Robson) will be released in November 2010
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song appeared on James Morrison's
debut album, Undiscovered
and was the 3rd single from that album. The album has sold 2.3 million copies to date and was a no 1 album in the UK.
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song was the 4th single which also appeared on James Morrison's
debut album, Undiscovered
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song appears on Songs for You, Truths for Me
the second album from James Morrison
. The album was released in 2008 and has sold over a million units to date.
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
the second album from James Morrison
.
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
the second album from James Morrison
.
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
the second album from James Morrison
.
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
, Wayne Hector
and Chris Braide
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
the second album from James Morrison
.
Steve is largely credited for defining the sound of Busted and was involved in writing many of the songs on their first and most successful album. These include What I Go to School For
, Year 3000
, Crash and Burn
, Losing You, Day Turns into Night, and Britney. The album which he also produced has sold over a million copies.
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Was the 1st single from the Westlife
album World Of Our Own
and debuted at no 1 and was one of the band’s best selling singles. The album was no 1 in UK, Ireland, Italy and Germany and has sold 5 million copies.
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Featured on the Blue album One Love
and was the 3rd single to be released. It became a massive airplay success and continues to generate significant income. The album sold over 3 million copies and the track also features on the Best of Blue
.
Written by Steve Robson and Ronan Keating
Produced by Steve Robson
Was written with Ronan Keating
and featured on his own album and also as a duet with LeAnn Rimes
appearing on her album too. It was also a single and charted at no 5 in the UK charts. It also appeared on both Ronan and Leann Best Of albums generating total sales of over 2 million copies.
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Was the lead single from David Charvet’s
Leap Of Faith album released in 2002. It became a massive airplay record in Europe.
Written by Steve Robson and Michelle Escofferey
Was recorded by Tina Turner
for her 2004 Greatest Hits compilation All The Best
and was released as a promotional single. The album sold over 150,000 in the UK and US in its first week of release and went platinum in the US 3 months after release.
Key:
* Forth Coming Single
- Track
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
.
Career
He was nominated for a Grammy AwardGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for the song, "What Hurts the Most
What Hurts the Most
"What Hurts the Most" is the title of a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album And the Crowd Goes Wild, it was covered by Bellefire a year later...
" co-written with Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
and recorded by Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
as well as winning a Brit award and Ivor Novello award for the song "Shine
Shine (Take That song)
"Shine" is the second single taken from Take That's comeback album Beautiful World.-Song information:"Shine" was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark Owen....
" written with and performed by Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
. Many of his songs have received ASCAP or Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
(BMI) airplay awards.
US Key Releases
- "What Hurts the MostWhat Hurts the Most"What Hurts the Most" is the title of a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album And the Crowd Goes Wild, it was covered by Bellefire a year later...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
Recorded by Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
on their Me and My Gang
Me and My Gang
Me and My Gang is the fourth studio album from the American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released on April 4, 2006. The album sold more than 721,747 units and went double platinum in the first month of release...
which has sold 5 million copies. It became the seminal single from that album and was no 1 in US Billboard Hot Country Songs, Hot Adult Contemporary and no 1 in Canada. It was also no 6 in Billboard top 100 giving the band their first top 10 pop chart hit. It was Grammy nominated for Best Country Song in 2006 and has won pop and country ASCAP awards for top airplay. It was also a massive no 1 ringtone download. Most recently, German dance group Cascada
Cascada
Cascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
have covered the song making it no 1 in Billboard Hot Dance airplay and also released an album of remixes of the track.Words I Couldn’t Say also written by Steve features on this album.
- "My WishMy Wish"My Wish" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Steve Robson, and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in August 2006 as the third single from their album, Me and My Gang. It reached number one on the U.S. country charts in December 2006 and also peaked at #28...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
Was the 3rd single for Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
from the Me and My Gang
Me and My Gang
Me and My Gang is the fourth studio album from the American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released on April 4, 2006. The album sold more than 721,747 units and went double platinum in the first month of release...
album and was another massive no 1 for them. It was another crossover hit for them and reached no 13 in the AC chart and 28 in the US hot 100.
- "HereHere (Rascal Flatts song)"Here" is the title of a song recorded by the American country music group Rascal Flatts. The song was released in September 2008 as the fifth single from their 2007 studio album Still Feels Good. "Here" was co-written by Jeffrey Steele and Steve Robson, both of whom also co-wrote the group's...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
Features on the Still Feels Good
Still Feels Good
-Rascal Flatts:*Jay DeMarcus – bass guitar on all tracks, piano on "Better Now", background vocals on all tracks*Gary LeVox – lead vocals*Joe Don Rooney – electric and acoustic guitars, background vocals-Additional musicians:*Bruce Bouton – steel guitar...
album by Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
. It was the third single and another number one for them. The album has sold over 2 million units to date. "Secret Smile" (written by Steve Robson and Don Mescal) also features on this album.
- "These DaysThese Days (Rascal Flatts song)"These Days" is the title of a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson, and Danny Wells, and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts on their 2002 album Melt...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
Was the first no 1 for Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
appearing on Melt which has sold over 3 million copies. It has also received Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
(BMI) awards for over 2 million plays.
- "That's Where It Is"
Written by Steve Robson, Greg Becker and Melissa Pierce
Feature on the debut album, Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
, which remains her most successful album to date. Released in 2005 it has sold over 7 million copies.
- "I Just Can't Live A Lie"
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
Also features on the debut album, Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
- "Feels Like TodayFeels Like Today (song)"Feels Like Today" is a single by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2004....
"
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
From the 3rd Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
album, Feels Like Today
Feels Like Today
Feels Like Today is the third album from the American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in September 2004 on Lyric Street Records , has sold 5,149,000 copies in the United States as of October 18, 2009, and has been certified 5× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA...
which was their most successful selling well over 5 million units. It was the 1st single and helped to drive the album to success in both the Country and main Billboard charts. And Then I Did (written by Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey LeVasseur is an American country music singer and songwriter, more commonly known by the name Jeffrey Steele...
) also features on this album. ASCAP awards achieved for outstanding radio play. It also appeared in Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
.
- "I Think I Will"
Written by Steve Robson and Anthony Smith
Was included on the Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
album Cry
Cry (Faith Hill album)
-Personnel:*Faith Hill - vocals*Tim Akers - keyboard*Rick Baptist - trumpet*Greg Barnhill - background vocals*Bob Becker - viola*Charlie Bisharat - violin*Bekka Bramlett - tambourine, background vocals*Denyse Buffum - viola*Paul Bushnell - bass...
which went on to sell 3.6 million copies worldwide.
- "Year 3000Year 3000"Year 3000" is a pop punk song performed by English boyband Busted, released as the second single from their debut album Busted. The song was co-written by Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from the band McFly, and Busted lead guitarist James Bourne...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Busted
Was covered by the Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are an American boy band. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel children's television network. From the shore region of New Jersey, the band consists of three brothers: Paul Kevin Jonas II , Joseph Adam Jonas , and Nicholas Jerry Jonas...
and appears on two of their albums, It's About Time
It's About Time (Jonas Brothers album)
It's About Time is the debut studio album from the Jonas Brothers. It was released on August 8, 2006 on Columbia Records. The album was successful in the Christian genre and was released in Christian bookstores through INO Records. Later an amended version of the album was released through Daylight...
and Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers (album)
Jonas Brothers is the self-titled second studio album and the international debut album released by the Jonas Brothers and their first album to be released under Hollywood Records. The album was released on August 7, 2007. "Hold On" was the album's second single, followed by "SOS" as the third...
. It was the 2nd single from the Jonas Brothers album and has sold over 1.5 million units.
- "Long, Long Way to GoLong, Long Way to Go"Long, Long Way to Go" is a 2003 song by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their X album.-CD:# "Long, Long Way to Go"# "10 X Bigger Than Love"# "Now "# "Long, Long Way to Go "-DVD:...
" / "Before I can Say Goodbye"
Written by Steve Robson and Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
Was recorded by Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band have consisted of Joe Elliott , Rick Savage , Rick Allen , Phil Collen , and Vivian Campbell...
for their X
X (Def Leppard album)
X is the eighth studio album by British rock band Def Leppard, released in 2002 by Island Records. Much like 1996's Slang, it featured another departure from their signature sound by moving into the pop genre. The album charted at #11 on The Billboard 200 and #14 on the UK Albums Chart...
album. It was also recorded under the alternative title by Lionel Ritchie. It was no 11 in the US Billboard charts and the accompanying tour played to the band’s strongest audience since Adrenalize.
UK Key Releases
- "ShineShine (Take That song)"Shine" is the second single taken from Take That's comeback album Beautiful World.-Song information:"Shine" was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark Owen....
"
Written by Steve Robson and Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
Was the 2nd single from their comeback album, Beautiful World selling over 350,000 single units in the UK alone. It was a massive no 1 in both the UK airplay and sales charts. The song won a Brit award in 2008 for Best British Single and an Ivor Novello award for PRS most performed work. It has also been the subject an extensive advertising campaign with Morrison's supermarket. Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
also used the melody of Shine
Shine (Take That song)
"Shine" is the second single taken from Take That's comeback album Beautiful World.-Song information:"Shine" was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark Owen....
in her hit Who'd Have Known
Who'd Have Known
"Who'd Have Known" is the fifth and final international single by British recording artist Lily Allen from her second studio album, It's Not Me, It's You...
which was performed by Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
and Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
at the Children In Need concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Steve also co-wrote the title track of the album, Beautiful World. The album has sold over 3 million units worldwide.
- "Said It AllSaid It All"Said It All" is the fourth single from British group Take That to be taken from their fifth studio album, The Circus. The single was released in the UK on 15 June 2009, where it peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.-Song information:...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
Was the 3rd single from The Circus
The Circus (Take That album)
The Circus is the fifth studio album from the British pop band Take That. The album was released on 1 December 2008.- Album information :...
and a UK airplay no 1. Steve also co-wrote Hello and Julie from the same album. The album sold over 1 million copies in its first few weeks of release and has now sold over 4 million copies to date.
- "Run"
Produced by Steve Robson
Having performed this arrangement on Radio 1 Live Lounge in October 2007, Steve went on to produce the record and it became the fastest selling digital release of all time becoming a huge no 1 single for Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
. It also propelled the repackaged Spirit album back to the No 1 album position and sold a further million units.
- "Everybody Hurts"
Produced by Steve Robson
Steve was asked by Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
to produce this cover of the R.E.M.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's...
song to raise money for the Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
. Vocals were produced by stars including Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
, James Blunt
James Blunt
James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...
, Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
, Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founder, occasional rhythm guitarist, and lead singer of rock band Bon Jovi, which was named after him...
, Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
, Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
, Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
, Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle
Susan Magdalane Boyle is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV programme Britain's Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from ...
, Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
and JLS
JLS
- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
. The song sold 435,000 in its first week making it the fastest selling charity single of the 21st century in the UK.
- "Please Don't Let Me GoPlease Don't Let Me Go"Please Don't Let Me Go" is a song by British singer Olly Murs. Written by Murs, Claude Kelly and Steve Robson, the song served as the lead single from the X Factor runner-up's eponymous debut album...
"
Written by Steve Robson, Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
and Claude Kelly
Claude Kelly
Claude Kelly is an American singer-songwriter. He has a prolific discography, well known for writing for artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Jay Sean, Adam Lambert, Jessie J and Charice.-Career:He began playing the piano...
Co-produced by Steve Robson
Was the debut single from X Factor
The X Factor (UK series 6)
The sixth series of British television music competition The X Factor started on ITV on 22 August 2009 and was won by Joe McElderry on 13 December 2009. Cheryl Cole emerged as the winning mentor for the second consecutive year, the first time in the show's history that a mentor has won back-to-back...
runner up, Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
and was a number one record for him. The 2nd single, Thinking of Me¸(written by Steve Robson, Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
and Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
and co-produced by Steve) will be released in November 2010.
- "Play On"
Written by Steve Robson and Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith is a British singer-songwriter and actress. In 2009, she released her debut single "Stone Cold Sober", then her debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Her debut album stayed within the top 40 album...
Produced by Steve Robson
Features on Paloma’s debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?
Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?
Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? is the debut album by British singer Paloma Faith. It was released on 28 September 2009 by Epic Records. The first single "Stone Cold Sober" was released on 5 June 2009. The second single "New York" was released on 13 September 2009...
which has now sold close to 500,000 units. Her forthcoming single Smoke & Mirrors (written by Steve Robson, Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith is a British singer-songwriter and actress. In 2009, she released her debut single "Stone Cold Sober", then her debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Her debut album stayed within the top 40 album...
and Alison Clarkson and produced by Steve Robson) will be released in November 2010
- "The Pieces Don't Fit AnymoreThe Pieces Don't Fit Anymore"The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" is a song by British singer James Morrison, from his debut album Undiscovered. It was released on 18 December 2006 as his third single....
"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song appeared on James Morrison's
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
debut album, Undiscovered
Undiscovered (James Morrison album)
-Charts and certifications:-References:...
and was the 3rd single from that album. The album has sold 2.3 million copies to date and was a no 1 album in the UK.
- "UndiscoveredUndiscovered (song)"Undiscovered" is a song written by British singer James Morrison, Martin Brammer, Steve Robson and performed by Morrison. The song appears on Morrison's debut album Undiscovered and was released as his fourth single on 12 March 2007. "Undiscovered" was featured in the soundtrack for She's Out of...
"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song was the 4th single which also appeared on James Morrison's
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
debut album, Undiscovered
Undiscovered (James Morrison album)
-Charts and certifications:-References:...
- "Fix the World Up for You"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song appears on Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me is the second album by English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, released on 26 September 2008. The album was a commercial success in the UK where it entered the album charts at number three and in Ireland where it topped the charts...
the second album from James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
. The album was released in 2008 and has sold over a million units to date.
- "Love Is Hard"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me is the second album by English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, released on 26 September 2008. The album was a commercial success in the UK where it entered the album charts at number three and in Ireland where it topped the charts...
the second album from James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
.
- "If You Don't Wanna Love Me"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me is the second album by English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, released on 26 September 2008. The album was a commercial success in the UK where it entered the album charts at number three and in Ireland where it topped the charts...
the second album from James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
.
- "On the Same Side"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Martin Brammer
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me is the second album by English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, released on 26 September 2008. The album was a commercial success in the UK where it entered the album charts at number three and in Ireland where it topped the charts...
the second album from James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
.
- "Save Yourself"
Written by Steve Robson, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
, Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
and Chris Braide
Chris Braide
Christopher Braide is an English singer, songwriter, record producer published by Sony/ATV worldwide based in Los Angeles.Producer, Songwriter and Ivor Novello ASCAP and Billboard award winner Christopher Braide has achieved considerable success as a songwriter in the UK and the US. His songs have...
Produced by Steve Robson
This song also appeared on Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me
Songs for You, Truths for Me is the second album by English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, released on 26 September 2008. The album was a commercial success in the UK where it entered the album charts at number three and in Ireland where it topped the charts...
the second album from James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
.
- "Busted"
Steve is largely credited for defining the sound of Busted and was involved in writing many of the songs on their first and most successful album. These include What I Go to School For
What I Go to School For
"What I Go to School For" is the debut single released by English pop punk boyband Busted. It was released on September 16, 2002, and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was inspired by a teacher that bassist Matt Willis had a crush on at school. It was parodied by the Amateur Transplants...
, Year 3000
Year 3000
"Year 3000" is a pop punk song performed by English boyband Busted, released as the second single from their debut album Busted. The song was co-written by Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from the band McFly, and Busted lead guitarist James Bourne...
, Crash and Burn
You Said No
"You Said No" is the third single by English pop punk boyband Busted, released from their debut album Busted on April 21, 2003. The single was exclusively released in the UK. The song became their first to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is about being rejected at a disco by a girl...
, Losing You, Day Turns into Night, and Britney. The album which he also produced has sold over a million copies.
- "Queen of My HeartQueen of My Heart"Queen of My Heart" is the debut single released from Westlife's third studio album, World of Our Own. It became the band's ninth UK number #1 single, staying at the top of the charts for three weeks. The song was written by John McLaughlin, Wayne Hector and Steve Robson, Steve Mac...
"
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Was the 1st single from the Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
album World Of Our Own
World of Our Own
World of Our Own is the third studio album by the Irish boyband Westlife, released on 12 November 2001. It reached number one in the United Kingdom and includes the singles "Queen of My Heart" , "World of Our Own" , "Bop Bop Baby", and the final single from the group's last album,...
and debuted at no 1 and was one of the band’s best selling singles. The album was no 1 in UK, Ireland, Italy and Germany and has sold 5 million copies.
- "U Make Me Wanna"
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Featured on the Blue album One Love
One Love (Blue song)
"One Love" is the lead single from English boy band Blue's second studio album, One Love . It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. The music video was shot in Los Angeles in July 2002...
and was the 3rd single to be released. It became a massive airplay success and continues to generate significant income. The album sold over 3 million copies and the track also features on the Best of Blue
Best of Blue
Best of Blue is the first greatest hits/compilation album released by English boy-band Blue. The album was released in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2004, by Innocent Records. The album was certified as Platinum in the UK...
.
- "Last Thing on My MindLast Thing on My Mind (Ronan Keating song)"Last Thing on My Mind" is the third and final single released from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's third studio album, Turn It On. It was also included on LeAnn Rimes' Greatest Hits album as well as her Best of album...
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Written by Steve Robson and Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
Produced by Steve Robson
Was written with Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
and featured on his own album and also as a duet with LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her...
appearing on her album too. It was also a single and charted at no 5 in the UK charts. It also appeared on both Ronan and Leann Best Of albums generating total sales of over 2 million copies.
- "Leap of Faith / Jusqu'au bout"
Written by Steve Robson and John McLaughlin
Was the lead single from David Charvet’s
David Charvet
David Charvet is a French singer and actor.-Personal life:Charvet was born in Lyon, France. His father is the Tunisian Jewish businessman Paul Guez. David Charvet's mother, Christiane Charvet, is French. He and his siblings speak French as their first language. He won a green card through the...
Leap Of Faith album released in 2002. It became a massive airplay record in Europe.
- "Complicated DisasterComplicated Disaster"Complicated Disaster" is a song that was recorded by Grammy Award winning Rock singer Tina Turner. It is a track from her 2004 greatest hits Compilation: All The Best. Despite not being released as a physical single commercially but only as a digital download the song managed to become a #10 hit...
"
Written by Steve Robson and Michelle Escofferey
Was recorded by Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
for her 2004 Greatest Hits compilation All The Best
All the Best (Tina Turner album)
All the Best is a greatest hits album by Tina Turner, released in November 2004. In the U.S. an abridged single disc version titled All the Best: The Hits was released in October 2005.-Overview:...
and was released as a promotional single. The album sold over 150,000 in the UK and US in its first week of release and went platinum in the US 3 months after release.
Discography
| Artist | Release | Format | Involvement | Chart Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Direction | - Up All Night | Album | Co-wrote with Wayne Hector : Everything About You and Same Mistakes | |
| Leona Lewis | - Run | Single | Produced | UK No 1 |
| Rascal Flatts |
- What Hurts The Most (BMI Country Song Of The Year) - My Wish |
Single Single |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
US No 1 US No 1 |
| Rascal Flatts | - These Days | Single | Co-Wrote | US No 1 |
| Rascal Flatts |
Feels Like Today - Feels Like Today - And Then I Did |
Album Single |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
US No 1 US No 4 |
| Rascal Flatts |
Me And My Gang - Words I Couldn't Say |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 1 |
| Rascal Flatts |
Still Feels Good - Here - Secret Smile |
Album Single |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
US No 1 US No 1 |
| Take That |
The Circus - Julie - Hello - Said It All |
Album Single |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
UK No 1 UK No 1 Airplay |
| Lily Allen |
Its Not Me Its You - Who'd Have Known |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
UK No 1 |
| Take That |
Beautiful World - Shine |
Album Single |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
UK No 1 UK No 1 |
| Olly Murs |
- Please Don't Let Me Go - Thinking Of Me |
Single Single* |
Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer |
UK No 1 |
| Paloma Faith |
Play On - Smoke And Mirrors |
Album Single* |
Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer |
|
| Mr Hudson | - Stiff Upper Lip | Co-Wrote / Producer | ||
| Alphabeat | Q&A | Album | Co-Wrote | |
| Carrie Underwood |
Some Hearts - That's Where It Is - Just Can't Live A Lie |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 1 |
| Jonas Brothers |
Jonas Brothers - Year 3000 Its About Time - What I Go To School For |
Album Album |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
|
| Jason Michael Carroll |
Waitin In The Country - Love Won't Let Me |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 1 |
| Faith Hill |
Cry - I Think I Will |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 1 |
| James Morrison |
Songs For You - Fix The World Up - Save Yourself - Love Is Hard - You Don't Want To Love Me |
Album |
Co-Wrote / Producer |
UK No 3 |
| James Morrison |
- Undiscovered - Pieces Don’t Fit |
Single Single |
Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer |
UK No 1 |
| Jack Mcmanus | Either Side Of Midnight | Album | Co-Wrote / Producer | |
| Leann Rimes |
This Woman - With You |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 2 |
| Leann Rimes |
Best Of - Last Thing On My Mind |
Album |
Co-Wrote / Producer |
US No 2 |
| Josh Gracin |
Josh Gracin - The Long One - We Weren't Crazy I Keep Coming Back |
Album Album |
Co-Wrote Co-Wrote |
US No 2 US No 4 |
| Lonestar |
Lets Be Us Again - Now |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 2 |
| Tina Turner |
All The Best - Complicated Disaster |
Album |
Co-Wrote / Producer |
US No 2 |
| Def Leppard |
X - Long Long Way To Go |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 2 |
| Lindsay Lohan |
Speak - Very Last Moment In Time |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
US No 2 |
| Busted |
Busted - What I Go To School - Year 3000 - You Said No |
Album Single Single Single |
Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer Co-Wrote / Producer |
UK No 2 UK No 3 UK No 2 UK No 1 |
| Westlife | Queen Of My Heart | Single | Co-Wrote | UK No 1 |
| Ronan Keating/ Leann Rimes |
Last Thing On My Mind |
Single |
Co-Wrote / Producer |
UK No 5 |
| Ronan Keating |
Bring You Home - Its So Easy Loving You |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
UK No 3 |
| Blue |
Guilty - Where You Want Me |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
UK No 1 |
| Blue | U Make Me Wanna | Single | Co-Wrote | UK No 4 |
| Atomic Kitten |
Ladies Night - Nothing In The World |
Album |
Co-Wrote |
UK No 5 |
| Rooster | Staring At The Sun | Single | Co-Wrote / Producer | UK No 5 |
| Journey South | Journey South | Album | Producer | UK No 1 |
| Darren Hayes | - Don’t Give Up | Single | Co-wrote / Producer |
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