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Singer-songwriter and entertainer, whose Arthur's Theme" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981. In addition to recording many albums he enjoyed a cabaret and concert career. A stage musical based on his life opened in Australia in 1998 and opened on Broadway in 2003: The Boy from Oz.
Oct 28, 2022 · Peter Allen, born Peter Allen Woolnough (February 10, 1944 – June 18, 1992) was a flamboyant Australian songwriter and live performer. Peter's music and life were the inspiration for Australia's most successful international musical, the multi-award winning "Boy From Oz".
Jun 19, 1992 · Peter Allen, the Australian singer, dancer, songwriter and pianist who was discovered by Judy Garland and for a time was married to Liza Minnelli, died Thursday. He was 48.
Aug 31, 2024 · Peter Allen (born Peter Richard Woolnough; 10 February 1944 – 18 June 1992) was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona, energetic performances, and lavish costumes. Allen's songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie.
Aug 29, 2022 · Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen is not only known for his success in the musical realm, but also for who he knew when he was alive. While the start of his life in small-town Australia, the son of an abusive alcoholic was not a glamorous one, he had his eyes set on stardom.
Jun 18, 1992 · Explore music from Peter Allen. Shop for vinyl, CDs, and more from Peter Allen on Discogs.
Peter Allen died in San Diego Mercy Hospital on 11 June 1992. In 1995 music journalist and film writer Stephen MacLean directed The Boy from Oz, a TV documentary on Peter Allen. MacLean’s similarly titled book about Allen was published the following year.
As a songwriter and stage entertainer, Peter Allen sang, danced, wrote, kicked, and leapt his way into the hearts of audiences around the world. A performer in the tradition of Judy Garland and Bette Midler, Peter Allen began singing in his native Australia.
Listen to The Anthology by Peter Allen on Apple Music. 2022. 35 Songs. Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes.
Jun 18, 1992 · It was the swinging ’60s when popular culture was in a state of flux - TV, fashion, music, art and design - it was all up for grabs. Peter and Liza were crazy about each other and mutually protective. He helped release her from her family demons while she encouraged his song writing.
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