Album Notes

Dean McTaggart Singer songwriter

Dean's professional career launched as the lead singer/songwriter of the Canadian pop/rock group "THE ARROWS" in 1981. An independent record release "Misunderstood" co-produced by "Daniel Lanois" at "Grant Avenue Studios" was followed by a record deal with "A&M Records".

Writing/performing success followed for Dean and "The Arrows" with back to back albums. "Stand Back" released in 1984 produced the hit single "Meet Me In The Middle" followed by "The Lines are Open" in 1985 producing hit singles "Talk Talk" and "Heart Of The City". Dean and The Arrows (reputed by their peers as a real musicians band) performed extensively throughout Canada and abroad over a five year period. One touring highlight included playing with "Chris DeBurg" in Canada and throughout Europe.

During this period Dean had developed as a top songwriter in Canada. This change in career focus led quickly to international recognition for Dean as a hit songwriter. The following is a small sample of his hit song parade;

"Heaven Help My Heart", a top 10 song for country superstar "Wynnona Judd" and Australian star "Tina Arena"

"Dark Horse", #1 hit single for "Amanda Marshall". A top 10 country hit for "Mila Mason".

* "Dark Horse" was first credited as a "guaranteed hit song" by "Elton John" on the "Rosie O'Donnell Show"

"Birmingham", top 20 hit single for "Amanda Marshal".

"Unsung Hero", hit single for country star "Terri Clark" and Australian "Tina Arena"

"Trust Me" (This is Love), top 10 hit single for "Amanda Marshal" Also recorded by Australians "Rick Price and Tina Arena (duet) and Canadian Legend "Anne Murray"

"Wonder #8", recorded by French superstar "Liane Foley", British girl/pop band "The Honeyz" and Spanish group "Greta Y Los Garbo"

Dean's many accolades include multiple "ASCAP" awards, "SOCAN" awards and a two time "JUNO" nominee for "SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR".

Dean's song "Love's Funny That Way" is included on the new Kellie Coffey record which has been in the top 20 of the the Billboard charts since it's release 12 weeks ago.

Dean's first solo record " Full Moon Howl" is now available