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Tommy Page

Tommy Page

Thomas Alden Page (May 24, 1970 – March 3, 2017)[1] was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1990 hit single "I'll Be Your Everything" and was later a music industry executive.

Tommy Page
Background information
Birth nameThomas Alden Page
Born(1970-05-24)May 24, 1970
Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2017(2017-03-03)(aged 46)
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresPop, dance, freestyle
Occupation(s)Singer, pianist, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1988–2017
LabelsSire/Warner Bros. Records
Pony Canyon
Websitewww.tommypage.com [28]

Early life

Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to parents Fred and Miriam Page,[1] he grew up in nearby West Caldwell.[2] He graduated from James Caldwell High School with the class of 1985 at the age of 15.[3]

Page took a leave of absence from New York University's Stern School of Business when his music career began to take off. He returned to finish his remaining two years and graduated in 1997.

Career

In 1985, Tommy and his brother, Bill Page, formed a band called Broken Promises in New Jersey. They were signed to Broccoli Rabe Records and released a self-titled four-track EP. Tommy is credited as playing keyboards, piano, and performs backing vocals.[4]

A year later, to help support himself during his freshman year at Stern (then 16), Page worked as a cloakroom attendant in a popular New York nightclub called Nell's. The job gave Page a chance to play his demo tape to the house DJ, who then used the demos as part of his club mixes. The unknown sounds were so impressive that soon Page was introduced to Sire Records founder Seymour Stein.[5]

When Page turned 18, he was asked to write the theme tune of the film Shag and released it as his first single. Page's self-titled debut album was released by Sire/Warner Bros. Records in November 1988 and contained hits such as "A Zillion Kisses," "Turning Me On," "I Think I'm in Love," and "A Shoulder to Cry On".

The follow-up album Paintings in My Mind (which he dedicated to his grandmother) gave Page a No. 1 single in the U.S., "I'll Be Your Everything," a song that was written with and features members of New Kids on the Block. Other singles from the album that were released after that were "When I Dream of You" and "Turn on the Radio" (another New Kids on the Block collaboration). The album also features "Don't Give Up on Love," a duet with Latin freestyle singer Sa-Fire. Sa-Fire and Page co-wrote the song, which was released as a single overseas.

Page's third album, released in 1991, was titled From the Heart, and his vocals there showcased a wider range with higher notes than previous efforts. On this album, the ballads were more orchestral. Tommy cited the songs in the album were inspired by the current music trend at the time of Wilson Phillips. The first single, "Whenever You Close Your Eyes," saw Page working with Michael Bolton and Diane Warren. "Under the Rainbow" and "Madly in Love" also were released as singles.

Page also appeared on an episode of Full House, titled "Crushed", which first aired on January 14, 1992.[6] In the episode, he sings a special song to Stephanie Tanner on her tenth birthday, but spends the following day with her sister D.J., much to Stephanie's dismay.

As an appreciation to his fans in Asia, Page released another album, A Friend to Rely On, in 1992. It contains a duet with Sally Yeh titled "I'm Always Dreaming of You" as well as a cover of Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good" and a song penned with Donna DeLory (best known as Madonna's backing singer) called "Heaven in Your Eyes." As house music was the current trend, the upbeat songs were produced in such form.

Before releasing his next album Time in 1994, Page replaced Donny Osmond for three months in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.[7]

Page concentrated on releasing his following albums in Asia, especially after he signed with the Japanese label Pony Canyon Records.[8]

In 1995, he released his first compilation album, Greatest Hits: Dedicated to You. The same year, Page recorded a duet with Tiffany, "Close Our Eyes", for her album, All the Best.

His next studio album, Loving You, was released in 1996, containing a duet with Amy Mastura titled "The Best Part" as well as a cover of John Waite's 1984 hit "Missing You".

Ten 'Til Midnight, released in 2000, was only available for sale online.

In 2003, Page released a DVD collection of his music videos, which was sold through his website.

Page was one of the producers on Tennessee Girl's album Guilty Pleasures.

In 2011, after a successful stint as an executive at Warner Bros. Records,[9] where he helped to shape the careers of Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban, and Green Day, among others, he joined Billboard [9] magazine as publisher.

As a publisher, he created new features such as the Industry Icon Award as well as the infamous Power 100 List. In April 2013, Page joined Pandora Internet Media as head of music partnerships.[10]

In 2015, Page released a single titled "I Break Down 2015", a slower version of his 1990 song of the same name. In June 2016, Page released an 18-track CD of his greatest ballads titled My Favorites, which included the 2015 single, "I Break Down 2015" (with vocals and instrumental version).

La Casa

In 1993, Page and Latin freestyle singer Sa-Fire teamed to create a house-music group called La Casa,[11][12] also featuring Allan Edwards Tibbett and Dacia Palmer. Page and Sa-Fire wrote and produced three songs, "Show Me the Way", "Get to You" and "Dance to My Music" for the group. The songs appeared on New Faces,[13] a house-music compilation on Sire/Warner Bros. Records.

Personal life and death

Page was found dead on March 3, 2017 at the age of 46 of an apparent suicide.[14] He had three children (Owen, Alden, and Ruby) with his husband Charlie.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[16]
CAN
[17]
1988Tommy Page
  • Label: Sire Records
  • Formats: LP, K7, CD
166
1990Paintings in My Mind
  • Label: Sire Records
  • Formats: LP, K7, CD
3837
1991From the Heart
  • Label: Sire Records
  • Formats: LP, K7, CD
192
1992A Friend to Rely on
  • Label: Sire Records
  • Formats: LP, K7, CD
1994Time
  • Label: Canyon International
  • Formats: LP, K7, CD
1996Loving You
  • Label: Canyon International
  • Formats: CD
2000Ten 'Til Midnight
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD

Extended play

YearAlbum
1990Republic of Idols (R.O.I.)

Compilation albums

YearTitleAlbum details
2000Greatest Hits: Dedicated to You
  • Label: Sire Records
  • Formats: K7, CD
2016My Favorites
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[18]
US DAN
[19]
CAN
[20][21]
UK
[22]
1988"The Shag"Shag (soundtrack)
"Turning Me On"Tommy Page
"A Shoulder to Cry on"29
"I Think I'm in Love"
1989"A Zillion Kisses"45
1990"I'll Be Your Everything"1553Paintings in My Mind
"Turn On the Radio"
"When I Dream of You"4279
"You Make Christmas Feel Like Heaven"Non-album single
1991"Whenever You Close Your Eyes"From the Heart
"Under the Rainbow"
"My Shining Star"
1994"Tell the World"Time
1995"Close Our Eyes" (with Tiffany)All the Best (Tiffany)
2015"I Break Down 2015"Non-album single

Soundtrack, guest, and compilation appearances

YearSongAppearance on
1989"The Shag"Shag (soundtrack)
"Never Had It So Good"Cookie (soundtrack)
1990"Blue Nights"Dick Tracy (soundtrack)
1992"Stephanie"Episode 5.16 of Full House

Videography

Music videos

  • "The Shag"

  • "A Zillion Kisses"

  • "A Shoulder to Cry on"

  • "Turning Me On"

  • "I'll Be Your Everything"

  • "Turn on the Radio"

  • "When I Dream of You"

  • "Whenever You Close Your Eyes"

  • "Madly in Love"

  • "Under the Rainbow"

  • "Heaven in Your Eyes"

  • "I'm Always Dreaming of You" (feat. Sally Yeh)

  • "Time"

  • "Places in My Heart"

  • "The Best Part (feat. Amy Mastura)"

  • "Missing You"

  • "I Break Down 2015"

Video albums

  • I'll Be Your Everything Videos (1990)

  • Tommy Page: The Video Collection (2003)

References

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[2]
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Citation Linkwww.cwcboe.org"James Caldwell alumni hold multi-class reunion", Lifestyles". Accessed October 25, 2015. "Some of those in attendance were Caldwell Police Lt. Marc Driggs, Class of '86; Tommy Page, Class of '85 who is a pop star in the Music Industry with a former No. 1 hit, 'I'll be your everything,' as well as acting credits on shows includingFull House;**
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Citation Linkbooks.google.ca"Indies Vie for Niches in Burgeoning Asian Market". Billboard. July 30, 1994. Pony Canyon has a couple of new signings for the region [including] Tommy Page, the US singer previously a top seller in Asia via Warner Music International.
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Citation Linkwww.galantefuneralhome.com"Thomas Page Obituary". Galante Funeral Home. Tommy is survived by his loving husband Charlie and their three children.
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