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'''Stephen Dorff''' (born April 21, 1949) is an American [[songwriter]] and [[composer]] whose work is mainly in the field of [[country music]].
'''Stephen Dorff''' (born April 21, 1949) is an American [[songwriter]] and [[composer]] whose work is mainly in the field of [[country music]].


Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "[[Hypnotize the Moon (song)|Hypnotize the Moon]]" and "[[My Heart Will Never Know]]" for [[Clay Walker]], "[[The Man in Love with You]]" and "[[I Cross My Heart]]" by [[George Strait]], "[[Don't Underestimate My Love for You]]" by [[Lee Greenwood]], "[[Every Which Way but Loose (song)|Every Which Way but Loose]]" by [[Eddie Rabbitt]] and "[[Through the Years (Kenny Rogers song)|Through the Years]]" by [[Kenny Rogers]]. He also composed the themes for ''[[Spenser: For Hire]]'', ''[[Murphy Brown]]'', ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', ''[[Just the 10 of Us]]'' and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevedorff.com/discography.cfm|title=Steve Dorff biography|work=Steve Dorff.com|accessdate=October 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com/hit-songwriter-bios-steve-dorff.html|title=Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff|work=Durango Songwriters Expo|accessdate=October 3, 2010}}</ref>
Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "[[Hypnotize the Moon (song)|Hypnotize the Moon]]" and "[[My Heart Will Never Know]]" for [[Clay Walker]], "[[The Man in Love with You]]" and "[[I Cross My Heart]]" by [[George Strait]], "[[Don't Underestimate My Love for You]]" by [[Lee Greenwood]], "[[Every Which Way but Loose (song)|Every Which Way but Loose]]" by [[Eddie Rabbitt]] and "[[Through the Years (Kenny Rogers song)|Through the Years]]" by [[Kenny Rogers]]. He also composed the themes for ''[[Spenser: For Hire]]'', ''[[Murphy Brown]]'', ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', ''[[Just the 10 of Us]]'' and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevedorff.com/discography.cfm|title=Steve Dorff biography|work=Steve Dorff.com|accessdate=October 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com/hit-songwriter-bios-steve-dorff.html|title=Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff|work=Durango Songwriters Expo|accessdate=October 3, 2010}}</ref>


In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]" became a major pop hit for [[Anne Murray]], peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom [[Growing Pains]], with [[John Bettis]] writing the lyrics.{{cn|date=June 2017}}
In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]" became a major pop hit for [[Anne Murray]], peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom [[Growing Pains]], with [[John Bettis]] writing the lyrics.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


Dorff was the music supervisor for ''[[Pure Country]]'' (1992) and ''[[Pure Country 2: The Gift]]'' (2010).<ref name="allmusic"/> Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', for which he also composed the theme music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/shows/series/singing_bee/musicians.jhtml|title=Meet the Musicians|work=CMT|accessdate=October 4, 2010}}</ref>
Dorff was the music supervisor for ''[[Pure Country]]'' (1992) and ''[[Pure Country 2: The Gift]]'' (2010).<ref name="allmusic"/> Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', for which he also composed the theme music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/shows/series/singing_bee/musicians.jhtml|title=Meet the Musicians|work=CMT|accessdate=October 4, 2010}}</ref>


Dorff has been nominated for three [[Grammy Award]]s and five [[Emmy Award]]s.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p71761|pure_url=yes}} |title=Steve Dorff biography |author=Craig Harris |work=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=3 October 2010}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 2018<ref>https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees</ref>.
Dorff has been nominated for three [[Grammy Award]]s and five [[Emmy Award]]s.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p71761|pure_url=yes}} |title=Steve Dorff biography |author=Craig Harris |work=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=3 October 2010}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 2018.<ref>https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees</ref>


Dorff is the father of actor [[Stephen Dorff]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stephen Dorff|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Stephen-Dorff.html|publisher=Film Reference.com|accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref> and songwriter Andrew Dorff.<ref>[http://www.blacklabelbooking.com/2011/04/andrew-dorff-2/ Blacklabelbooking.com]</ref> Andrew died at the age of 40 on December 19, 2016.<ref>http://www.cmt.com/news/1774863/songwriter-andrew-dorff-dead-at-40/</ref>
Dorff is the father of actor [[Stephen Dorff]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stephen Dorff|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Stephen-Dorff.html|publisher=Film Reference.com|accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref> and songwriter Andrew Dorff.<ref>[http://www.blacklabelbooking.com/2011/04/andrew-dorff-2/ Blacklabelbooking.com]</ref> Andrew died at the age of 40 on December 19, 2016.<ref>http://www.cmt.com/news/1774863/songwriter-andrew-dorff-dead-at-40/</ref>
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Steve Dorff
Birth nameStephen Dorff
Born (1949-04-21) April 21, 1949 (age 75)[1]
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1980s—present
Websitewww.stevedorff.com

Stephen Dorff (born April 21, 1949) is an American songwriter and composer whose work is mainly in the field of country music.

Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "Hypnotize the Moon" and "My Heart Will Never Know" for Clay Walker, "The Man in Love with You" and "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait, "Don't Underestimate My Love for You" by Lee Greenwood, "Every Which Way but Loose" by Eddie Rabbitt and "Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers. He also composed the themes for Spenser: For Hire, Murphy Brown, The Singing Bee, Just the 10 of Us and others.[2][3]

In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "I Just Fall In Love Again" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "I Just Fall In Love Again" became a major pop hit for Anne Murray, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom Growing Pains, with John Bettis writing the lyrics.[citation needed]

Dorff was the music supervisor for Pure Country (1992) and Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010).[4] Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of The Singing Bee, for which he also composed the theme music.[5]

Dorff has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and five Emmy Awards.[4] He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.[6]

Dorff is the father of actor Stephen Dorff[7] and songwriter Andrew Dorff.[8] Andrew died at the age of 40 on December 19, 2016.[9]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Riggs, Thomas (1994). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. pp. 91–94.
  2. ^ "Steve Dorff biography". Steve Dorff.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  3. ^ "Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff". Durango Songwriters Expo. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  4. ^ a b Craig Harris. "Steve Dorff biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
  5. ^ "Meet the Musicians". CMT. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
  6. ^ https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees
  7. ^ "Stephen Dorff". Film Reference.com. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  8. ^ Blacklabelbooking.com
  9. ^ http://www.cmt.com/news/1774863/songwriter-andrew-dorff-dead-at-40/

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