CHRIS PELCER

 

Chris Pelcer, born in Sydney, grew up in Moruya on the south coast of NSW. After high school, he returned to Sydney to pursue a music career, encouraged by Bill Ramsey (EMI studio manager). Signing with EMI/Castle Music Publishing and WEA (Warner Bros. Records), he released his debut album 'Can't Find Reverse' and wrote the theme song for the award-winning Australian TV series Simon Townsend's Wonder World, which remained its theme throughout the series. He eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California, after writing for numerous international artists.

He has penned songs for Peter Cetera, Van Zant, Edyta Górniak, Yanni, Leslie Mills, House of Lords, Sandra McCracken, B. J. Thomas, Kari Kimmel, Robin Beck, Tony Vincent, Kesha, Rare Blend, Emmanuel, and Ray Parker Jr. Pelcer also toured with country artist Eddie Arnold and collaborated with notable producers like Peter Collins, Cowboy Jack Clements, Spencer Lee, Roy Thomas Baker, Keith Olsen, Yanni, Ric Wake, Ray Parker Jr., and Wei Chen.

Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Pelcer continues writing and producing for artists, as well as creating songs for film and television, often with long-time collaborator Leslie Mills. His credits include films and shows such as Coyote Ugly, What a Girl Wants, White Oleander, Shall We Dance, My Best Friend's Girl, Barbie and the Three Musketeers, Just My Luck, Las Vegas, Everything You Want, MyScene Goes Hollywood, Barbie of Swan Lake, and Gray Matters.

Pelcer is also recognized for his skills in arrangements and musicianship, excelling in guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and programming. He has arranged strings for artists like Rod Stewart and Paul Carrack and has contributed as a programmer, engineer, and musician on various recordings. In 2010, he co-wrote the music for the iPhone and iPad app Drums Challenge Charlie Morgan, released by Musigames.

SINGLES
''Fantasy / Lookin' Fine'' 1978
''You Can Be My Slave / Get Up Get Out Of Bed'' 1980 WEA
''Can't Find Reverse / Don't You Think I Ever Get Lonely'' 1980 WEA
''Another Night In Thredbo / Treat Her Like A Child'' 1983 EMI [Custom Pressing] 

ALBUMS

'Can't Find Reverse' 1980 WEA

References

Chris Pelcer - Wikipedia