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David Austin (singer)

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David Austin
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresPop
Occupation(s)songwriter, record producer, film-maker, artist manager

David Austin is a songwriter from the United Kingdom, who released the single "Turn to Gold", co-written with George Michael in 1984. It reached #68.[1] The single featured backing vocals from George Michael, who called Austin his best friend in the documentary film, A Different Story. "Love While You Can" is another collaboration by the duo, also with uncredited vocals by Michael.[2]

Austin and Michael's joint work included the download-only single "John and Elvis Are Dead", "Love While You Can," their biggest hit "You Have Been Loved" and "Look at Your Hands" from the album Faith. "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)" was a Christmas single released by George Michael and David Austin together on December 14, 2009.

References

  1. ^ Rice, Tim; Rice, Jonathan; Gambaccini, Paul (1990), Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness World Records and Guinness Publishing, ISBN 0-85112-398-8
  2. ^ https://www.discogs.com/David-Austin-Love-While-You-Can/release/4395994