David Batteau

David Batteau
Born	June 25, 1949 (1949-06-25) (age 62)
Genres	Alternative rock, pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1971-present
Labels	A&M Records (1973-1977)
Associated acts	Michael Sembello, Donna Summer, Bonnie Raitt
Website	MySpace account

David Batteau (born June 25, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter. Batteau is the son of Blanca Batteau and Dr. Dwight Wayne Batteau, of Harvard University and Tufts University. He is the brother of singer/songwriter Robin Batteau.

History

Batteau is widely credited for writing songs for various entertainers, including Trisha Yearwood, Michael Sembello and Shawn Colvin.^[1] He also co-wrote several songs with Madeleine Peyroux and Larry Klein for Peyroux's 2009 album, Bare Bones.^[2]

He has also focused on solo work, and has released one solo album, Happy in Hollywood (1976) on A&M Records. Batteau had previously worked with his brother Robin as Batteaux, releasing one album on Columbia Records in 1971.

In the mid-1980s, Batteau formed the Pop/New Wave band Nomo, which released one album, The Great Unknown, in 1985, scoring a minor hit with "Red Lipstick" before disbanding.^[3] He also wrote and performed the song "Walk in Love," which was later covered by The Manhattan Transfer, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart.

Discography

Albums

• 1976: Happy in Hollywood
• 1993: Soul Mission

Singles

• 1976: "Walk in Love"

References

1. ^ David Batteau biography
2. ^ All About Jazz: Bare Bones
3. ^ Billboard.com - Discography - David Batteau - Happy in Hollywood

External links

• David Batteau at MySpace

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Name	Batteau, David
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Date of birth	June 25, 1949
Place of birth	Boston, Massachusetts
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