Songwriter Tom Kelly Reflects on Hits After Co-Writer Billy Steinberg's Death

Following the death of his co-writer Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly revisited their five Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including Madonna's 'Like a Virgin,' and shared insights into their songwriting process.

17 Feb, 05:45 — 17 Feb, 08:06

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Billy Steinberg, a highly influential songwriter responsible for numerous iconic 80s and 90s pop hits, recently passed away. His death has prompted his long-time songwriting partner, Tom Kelly, to reflect on their collaborative legacy. Their partnership produced some of the most recognizable anthems of the era, significantly shaping popular music and the careers of major artists.

Key entitiesTom Kelly Billy Steinberg Madonna Cyndi Lauper Whitney Houston The Bangles

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After Billy Steinberg’s Death, Co-Writer Tom Kelly Visits Their Five Hot 100 No. 1s Including Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’: ‘Nobody Wanted to Touch It’

Kelly and Steinberg, who died Feb. 16, also penned hits for Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, The Bangles and many more.

By Melinda Newman

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nmeMostly Factual50d ago

‘Like a Virgin’, ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74

Alongside his songwriting partner, Tom Kelly, Steinberg wrote some of the most recognisable hits of the 80s and 90s, including , 'So Emotional' by Whitney Houston, 'I'll Stand by You' by the Pretenders The post ‘Like a Virgin’, ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74 appeared first on NME.

By Laura Molloy

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After Billy Steinberg’s Death, Co-Writer Tom Kelly Visits Their Five Hot 100 No. 1s Including Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’: ‘Nobody Wanted to Touch It’

‘Like a Virgin’, ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74

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After Billy Steinberg’s Death, Co-Writer Tom Kelly Visits Their Five Hot 100 No. 1s Including Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’: ‘Nobody Wanted to Touch It’

‘Like a Virgin’, ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74

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