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Bishop's experiences with past relationships
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About Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop moved from San Diego to Los Angeles as a young songwriter and worked for E. H. Morris Publishing. His songs have been recorded by artists including Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, while his own recordings include On and On and Save It for a Rainy Day. Film music became another important part of his career, including his performance of It Might Be You for Tootsie and his composition Separate Lives for White Nights.
Artist background sources
Shore Fire Media - Stephen Bishop biography
Songwriting background, own recordings and distinct performer/composer roles in film songs; promotional sales and catalog counts omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1977
1978
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The song was inspired by the universal need for love and affection.
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Stephen Bishop moved from San Diego to Los Angeles as a young songwriter and worked for E. H. Morris Publishing. His songs have been recorded by artists including Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, while...
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