David Myers (songwriter)

David Myers is an English songwriter who has written songs for artists such as Dalston Diamonds, The Foundations, Linda Kelly, Billy Ocean, Rainbow, Sonny Reeder, Clodagh Rodgers, and Johnny Tudor.

[2][3] Having left Southern Music in 1969, David Myers and John Worsley were now employed as songwrtiters for Barry Class' Trend record label.

[10][8] It was also recorded by Brazilian bands, The Pops and Os Selvagens, and included on both of their albums, Reação!

[11][12] Instrumental artist, Lafayette also recorded a version which appeared on his 1970 album, Apresenta Os Sucessos - Vol.

[13][citation needed] Some fifty years later, the song was performed live by Alan Warner's Foundations in 2020.

Released on CBS in 1970, it was arranged by Danny Arthey and produced by Teddy White and backed with "In the Dead of Night.

[16] David Myers and John Worsley co-wrote the song "Melanie Cries Alone"[17] which was English psychedelic pop group Consortium.

[19][20][21] Myers and Worsley wrote "Open Up Your Heart" which was recorded by Thomas & Richard Frost.

[2][30] David Myers and John Worsley worked with a singer called Les Charles and composed a song for him.

The "breakneck speed" pace of the record was noted as well as the "extraordinary sax duet" that slides from Glenn Miller into the late 20s.

[3] The song was picked to be a winner but due to a strike by electricians, the group's performance was not televised.