Peter Allen (born Peter Richard Woolnough; 10 February 1944 – 18 June 1992) was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona, boundless energy, and lavish costumes. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, including Newton-John’s first chart topping hit “I […]
Bi-Coastal is an album released in 1980 by Australian singer and songwriter Peter Allen. The album is Allen’s most successful and was produced by David Foster who also wrote many of its songs. The hit “Fly Away”, originally by Japanese artist Mariya Takeuchi, was co-written by Foster and Carole Bayer Sager. The title tune co-written […]
Not the Boy Next Door is the seventh and penultimate studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Peter Allen released in March 1983. This was his first release for Arista Records. The album peaked at number 36 on the Australian Kent Music Report and number 170 on the American Billboard 200. Its four singles—”Not the […]
Taught By Experts is the fourth studio album by Peter Allen, released in 1976. It spawned the hit “I Go to Rio”. The album featured such musicians as Thom Rotella, Jerome Richardson, Lesley Gore and Dusty Springfield. Tracks 1 Puttin\’ Out Roots (Peter Allen) 3:34 2 She Loves To Hear The Music (Peter Allen; Carole […]
Continental American is the third studio album by Peter Allen, released in 1974. The album was his first for A&M Records, and is notable for the inclusion of Allen’s version of his co-authored hit for Olivia Newton-John, among others, “I Honestly Love You”. Tracks 1 Just A Gigolo (Schoner Gigolo) (Irving Caesar, Leonello Casucci, Julius […]
I Could Have Been a Sailor is a 1979 album by singer-songwriter Peter Allen, released on A&M Records. It is notable as containing Allen’s versions of his songs “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “I’d Rather Leave While I’m in Love”, which were major successes, as covered by others. I Could Have Been a Sailor was […]
“Fly Away” is a single by Peter Allen from the album Bi-Coastal, released in 1980. It is the only single of that album that hit the charts. Musicians Bass Mike Porcaro Drums Ed Greene Guitar David Williams Keyboards David Foster Sax Eugene Meros Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Richard Page Background Vocals Steve George Vocals […]