Described by Billboard Magazine as

"...one of our finer voices",

David Pomeranz's recording and songwriting projects have earned him a total of 22 platinum and 18 gold albums - selling over 40 million records internationally. He has achieved success in virtually every entertainment medium and his concert performances have delighted and inspired audiences all over the world.

Early Life & Musical Roots

Born in New York City and raised on Long Island, David’s passion for music sparked early—singing duets with his father in synagogue and staging backyard concerts for neighbors.

By age 14, he was writing songs, mastering multiple instruments, and fronting local rock bands.

David's teen years where spent playing in rock bands (including a stint as lead singer in a Cincinnati band that was later to become Pure Prairie League).

At 19, Decca Records signed David to a multi-album solo contract, where he began touring with legends like The Carpenters, Rod Stewart, Steve Martin, George Benson, Steely Dan, and Three Dog Night—carving his own path in the industry.

A Legacy Still Unfolding

David Pomeranz’s career is more than a discography—it’s a journey of connection, craft and soul.

With ongoing projects, new Musicals, global performances and his ever-growing fanbase, his music continues to resonate across generations.

Stay tuned for a new album release in 2026!

Recording Artist

From his first Decca release to multi-platinum global success, David’s discography is a testament to both versatility and emotional resonance."

  • "New Blues" - (Decca) - Debut album at age 19

  • "Time to Fly" (Decca) – featuring jazz legends Chick Corea and Billy Cobham

  • "It’s In Every One of Us" (Arista) – featuring Melissa Manchester and Gary Wright

  • "The Truth of Us" (Pacific / Atlantic) – co-produced with Paul Simon’s legendary Producer, Roy Halee

  • "Born For You – His Best and More" (MCA/Universal) – over 10× Platinum in the Philippines alone, making it the country’s best-selling international pop album of all time

  • "On This Day" (MCA/Universal)

  • "The Eyes of Christmas" (MCA/Universal)

  • "You're the Inspiration" (Upward Spiral Records) - album of cover songs

  • "Hold Tight" (Upward Spiral Records)

  • "David Pomeranz Greatest Hits" (Upward Spiral / PolyEast Records)

David also made recording history in the pre-Glasnost era with "Faraway Lands" (Cypress/A&M), a powerful Soviet-American duet with Russian icon Alexander “Sasha” Malinin, reached Number 1 and was broadcast live to 40 million viewers on the ABC show "Head of the Class" with David and Sasha performing live from Moscow’s Gorky Park.

The Songwriter Behind the Stars

David’s songs have been recorded and performed by a remarkable roster of artists, including:

  • Freddie Mercury

  • Barry Manilow, ("Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again", "The Old Songs" - both #1 Hits!)

  • Missy Elliott, (sampled for her hit “One Minute Man” featuring Ludacris)*

  • Sir Laurence Olivier

  • Harry Belafonte

  • Bette Midler

  • Cliff Richard

  • Ann Wilson of Heart (releasing duet in upcoming film)

  • Sissy Spacek

  • Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi)

  • Danny Gokey (co-authored with Kathie Lee Gifford for the film,"The Way")

  • Leo Sayer

  • Lea Salonga

  • Sharon Cuneta

  • Kathie Lee Gifford

  • John Denver

  • Glen Campbell

  • Lou Rawls

  • The Hollies

  • Clay Akin

  • Dennis DeYoung (Stix)

  • Phoebe Snow

  • The 5th Dimension

  • Billy Dean

  • Kenny Rogers

  • Jeff Bridges

  • The Carpenters

  • Gene Pitney

  • Andy Williams

  • Anna Nalik

  • Hubert Laws

  • Mel Brooks

  • The Muppets

  • and dozens more

FUN FACT: His anthem “In Our Hands”, co-written with Oscar-winner David Shire, was performed at the United Nations World Summit for Children, featuring a young Lin-Manuel Miranda (writer of Hamilton).

In 2018, David and Kathie Lee Gifford earned a Gospel Association's Dove Award nomination for their inspirational children’s album The Little Giant (New Haven/Sony), featuring Regis Philbin, Gregg Edelman, and David himself.

On Stage: Concerts That Transcend Borders

Described by critics as “honest and emotionally magnetic,” David has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues:

  • The Kennedy Center

  • Hollywood Bowl

  • London Hippodrome

  • Budokan Hall (Tokyo)

  • Araneta Coliseum

  • Universal Amphitheater (Los Angeles)

  • Moscow Sports Arena,

  • Olympic Stadium (Munich)

  • City Center (New York)

  • Nassau Coliseum (New York)

  • The Araneta Coliseum (Manila)

  • Symphony Hall (Philadelphia)

  • and many others

Film & Television

David’s work for screen spans decades and genres:

  • Motion Pictures:

    • "Big" (Tom Hanks)

    • "King Kong" (lyrics to John Barry’s theme)

    • "Fire Down Below" (Steven Segal)

    • "Man, Woman and Child" (Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen)

    • "As Seen Through These Eyes" (narrated by Maya Angelou)

    • "Max and Me" (featuring a duet vocal with David and Ann Wilson)

    • "Zapped" (Performed "Got to Believe in Magic" and "King and Queen of Hearts")

    • "Americathon" (staring John Ritter and Harvey Korman)

    • "Velveteen Rabbit" (staring Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn)

  • Television:

    • "Perfect Strangers" (theme vocalist)

    • "Only Murders in the Building" (featuring "Perfect Strangers" theme song in Season 4).

    • "Will & Grace"

    • "The Leftovers"

    • "American Idol"

    • "Zoobilee Zoo" (Peabody award winning PBS children's series, staring Ben Vereen)

    • "Head of the Class" (performed live with Russian Icon Alexander “Sasha” Malinin to 40 Million viewers)

    • "The Summer Olympics" (NBC)

    • "Boston Legal"

    • "Elvis Presley’s Graceland" - for which David composed the score (Showtime).

  • Animated Films:

    • Wrote the lyrics to Composer, Alan Williams' music for:

      • "The Velveteen Rabbit"

      • "The Princess and the Pea"

      • "Mykonos Blue" (winner of Best Song (Short Subject) at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards)

He is also an Emmy Award Nominee for his outstanding work in television songwriting.

Musical Theatre Visionary

David’s passion for storytelling led him to the stage, writing for several original Musicals and Adaptations:

  • “TIME” (West End) – co-writing songs for the Dave Clark production starring Cliff Richard and Sir Laurence Olivier

  • “Little Tramp” – a musical biography of Charlie Chaplin, album for the Musical features a star-studded cast including Richard Harris, Lea Salonga, Tim Curry, Treat Williams, Mel Brooks, Peter Duncan, John Logan, Petula Clark, Mel Smith and David Pomeranz

  • “A Tale of Two Cities” – premiered in Birmingham and London’s West End

  • “Under the Bridge” – Off-Broadway production co-written with Kathie Lee Gifford

  • “Scandalous” – Tony-nominated Broadway musical starring Carolee Carmello and George Hearn (Sony/Shout! Records)

  • "The Kiss" - in collaboration with Oscar-winning Producer, Will Vinton (2022)

Keys to the City of Manila

David's album "Born For You - His Best and More" (MCA/Universal) reached over 10X Platinum status in the Philippines alone, making it the largest selling International Pop Album in the history of the country.

David's unprecedented success in the Philippines, has earned him two keys to the City of Manila and he is the only International artist to receive a star on their "Eastwood Walk Of Fame".

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