Conversation so far:
What was the first song that Dean Pitchford wrote?
Red Light," a disco hit for singer Linda Clifford; the symphonic/rock finale "I Sing the Body Electric;" and the title song "Fame,.
When did he start writing songs?
In 1979, he collaborated with recording artist and cabaret performer Peter Allen to write new songs for Allen's one-man Broadway revue, Up In One.
Did he enjoy song writing?
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Question: Did he receive any awards for his songs?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Dean Pitchford receive any awards for his songs?