Carole Bayer Sager
Carole Bayer Sager is a renowned American songwriter whose career has spanned over five decades, contributing some of the most enduring and beloved songs in pop music. Born on March 8, 1947, in New York City, she began her songwriting career while still in high school, penning her first number one hit, "A Groovy Kind of Love," for The Mindbenders in 1966. This song was later covered by Phil Collins, becoming the most performed radio hit of 1990.
Sager's extensive catalog includes Grammy-winning hits like "That's What Friends Are For," Oscar-winning "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," and the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning "The Prayer." Her songs have been recorded by a wide array of artists, including Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and many others.
Throughout her career, Sager has collaborated with a diverse group of musicians, such as Bob Dylan, Melissa Manchester, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Burt Bacharach, and Carole King. Her partnership with Bacharach was particularly fruitful, resulting in hits like "That's What Friends Are For" and "On My Own."
In addition to her songwriting, Sager has appeared as a celebrity judge on "American Idol" and has made live performances, including a notable return to New York City at Feinstein’s at the Regency after a 25-year hiatus.
Sager's accolades include an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her work continues to resonate, making her one of the most prolific and poignant writers in pop history.
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