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What was the first song that Dean Pitchford wrote?
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.
When did Dean Pitchford start writing songs?
Pitchford started writing in cabarets around Manhattan.
Did Dean Pitchford enjoy writing?

Question: Did he receive any awards for his songs?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Dean Pitchford receive any awards for his songs?