Peter McCann, born on March 6, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is an accomplished American songwriter and recording artist. He grew up in a large family with seven siblings, including Michael McCann, who also pursued a musical career. In the early 1970s, Peter was part of the folk-rock band Repairs, which was based in Bridgeport and released two albums under Motown subsidiaries.

McCann's songwriting career took off when he wrote "Right Time of the Night," a hit for Jennifer Warnes in 1977. That same year, he achieved solo success with his self-penned song "Do You Wanna Make Love," which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a gold record in the United States. The song also charted internationally, reaching high positions in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Peter McCann's work as a songwriter spans various genres and artists. Notably, his song "Take Good Care of My Heart" was featured on Whitney Houston's debut album as a duet with Jermaine Jackson. After relocating to Nashville in 1985, McCann contributed to the country music scene with hits like "Nobody Falls Like a Fool" by Earl Thomas Conley and "She's Single Again" by Janie Fricke.

Throughout his career, McCann's songs have been recorded by a wide array of artists, including Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray, Reba McEntire, and Julio Iglesias. He has been signed to major record labels such as Motown, Columbia Records, RCA Records, and 20th Century Fox Records. Today, Peter McCann resides in Nashville, Tennessee, continuing his influential presence in the music industry.