Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop, an Oscar and two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, is renowned for hits such as “On and On,” “It Might Be You” (the theme from Tootsie), “Save It For A Rainy Day,” “Separate Lives” (the theme from White Nights), and “Animal House.” In his prolific career, Stephen has written over 650 songs and released 20 albums. His music has sold more than 15 million records worldwide, with an additional 100 million records sold by other singer-songwriters who covered his songs. His work has also garnered over 6.1 billion streams.

Stephen’s compositions have been recorded by an impressive roster of artists, including Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Art Garfunkel, Keith Urban, Pavarotti, Helen Reddy, Steve Perry (of Journey), Frida (of ABBA), Stephanie Mills, Kenny Loggins, Johnny Mathis, Phoebe Snow, David Crosby, and The Four Tops, among many others. Since 1974, over 75 major recording artists have covered at least one of his songs.

His Oscar-nominated song, “Separate Lives” (recorded by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin), went to #1 on the Billboard Charts. Notably, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and Art Garfunkel have all cited Stephen Bishop as one of their favorite singer-songwriters in their autobiographies.

After seven years away from touring, Stephen Bishop is coming out of retirement for one final tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of his landmark debut album, Careless. Backed by an all-star band, Bishop will perform the timeless songs that have defined his remarkable career while sharing the stories behind the music, the movies, and more than five decades of unforgettable moments. Filled with Stephen’s signature humor, warmth, and unmistakable charm, the Farewell Tour is a rare opportunity to experience one of America’s most celebrated singer-songwriters performing his classics live—one final time.

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