John DeNicola

Join Danny Coleman as he sits down with Academy Award-Winning Songwriter, John DeNicola. - - - - An Academy Award-winning songwriter, John DeNicola has channeled his lifelong passion for music into a remarkably vibrant career in the recording industry. His songwriting successes include co-writing the hit singles “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes” for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, playing a key role in the movie’s emergence as an enduring cultural phenomenon. As founder of the indie label Omad Records, he’s discovered and fostered the careers of a diverse range of musical acts (including Kara’s Flowers, a band now known as Maroon 5). Also an accomplished producer, DeNicola has brought his finely honed instincts and vast experience to collaborations with legendary artists from all corners of the music world.