(June 3, 1954- )
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Notable singles recorded include 'Sometimes When We Touch' and 'Can't We Try'
Notable singles written include 'Love Of My Life,' 'In Your Eyes,' 'Can't Live Without You,' 'I Do (Cherish You),' 'When I Found You' and 'Slowly'

He is frequently mistaken to be Faith Hill's ex-husband.
Despite his accolades as a songwriter and producer, his recording career never really got off the ground.
As a recording artist, he is considered a one hit wonder.
He sported a scruffy vagrant look during the early stages of his career.
His song 'It's A Long Road' was used as the main theme song for the Sylvester Stallone movie 'First Blood.'

He recorded his 1987 single 'Can't We Try' with an unknown Vonda Shepard.
He was born to an African-American father and a mother who emigrated from the United States to escape McCarthyism.
He wrote a memoir in Maclean's magazine documenting the fear he faced in the wake of his son being involved in Toronto's gang culture.
He helped produce Celine Dion's breakthrough album 'Falling Into You.'
He is the brother of Canadian author Lawrence Hill.

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