Acclaimed songwriter who co-wrote songs for ‘Footloose’ and ‘Fame' shares stories behind his hits
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Each songwriter has a unique story behind every song. Dean Pitchford, who wrote music for films like "Footloose" and "Fame," spoke with Fox about the inspiration behind his hit songs.
Dean Pitchford is a songwriter from Honolulu, Hawaii. The songs that are part of his notable catalog continue to hold their popularity years after their initial release. Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
Pitchford’s songwriting career evolved somewhat by chance. When he was young and in college, he was writing poetry, pieces that a friend of his recognized could be song lyrics if they were more concise, Pitchford told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview.
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