American songwriter
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Key moments and achievements from Billy Steinberg's life.
Billy was born
· Brentwood, Los Angeles, USA
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In 1984, Steinberg and songwriting partner Tom Kelly wrote Like a Virgin, which became a number one hit for Madonna and one of the most iconic pop songs of the 1980s. The song launched the most prolific hit-writing partnership of the decade.
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In 1984, Steinberg and songwriting partner Tom Kelly wrote Like a Virgin, which became a number one hit for Madonna and one of the most iconic pop songs of the 1980s. The song launched the most prolific hit-writing partnership of the decade.
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Steinberg and Kelly co-wrote True Colors, which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for Cyndi Lauper in 1986. The song became an enduring anthem of acceptance and self-expression that has been covered by hundreds of artists.
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Steinberg and Kelly co-wrote True Colors, which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for Cyndi Lauper in 1986. The song became an enduring anthem of acceptance and self-expression that has been covered by hundreds of artists.
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Steinberg and Kelly wrote Alone, which was covered by Heart and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. The power ballad became one of Hearts signature songs and demonstrated the duo's range across musical genres.
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Steinberg and Kelly wrote Alone, which was covered by Heart and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. The power ballad became one of Hearts signature songs and demonstrated the duo's range across musical genres.
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In 1987, Steinberg and Kelly's So Emotional became a number one hit for Whitney Houston, their fourth chart-topping single. Having four different artists take their songs to number one was an extraordinary achievement in pop songwriting.
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In 1987, Steinberg and Kelly's So Emotional became a number one hit for Whitney Houston, their fourth chart-topping single. Having four different artists take their songs to number one was an extraordinary achievement in pop songwriting.
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In 1989, Steinberg, Kelly, and Susanna Hoffs co-wrote Eternal Flame, which became a worldwide number one hit for The Bangles. The song topped charts in multiple countries and became one of the most beloved pop ballads of its era.
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In 1989, Steinberg, Kelly, and Susanna Hoffs co-wrote Eternal Flame, which became a worldwide number one hit for The Bangles. The song topped charts in multiple countries and became one of the most beloved pop ballads of its era.
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Steinberg and his longtime partner Tom Kelly were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, recognizing their extraordinary body of work that included five number one hits and numerous other charting singles across the 1980s and 1990s.
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Steinberg and his longtime partner Tom Kelly were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, recognizing their extraordinary body of work that included five number one hits and numerous other charting singles across the 1980s and 1990s.
Billy Steinberg passed away
