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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Did he receive any awards for his songs?
the selection charted in the U.S.
country singles top-ten for Dolly Parton in 1985 and was named the BMI Country Song of the Year.
What other awards did he win?
They also received a Grammy nomination for Best Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Question: Did he write songs with other people?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Dean Pitchford write songs with other people besides Peter Allen?