Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop

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Earl Stephen Bishop, known professionally as Stephen Bishop, was born on November 14, 1951, in San Diego, California. He is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who initially played the clarinet before transitioning to guitar after being inspired by The Beatles' performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Bishop formed his first band, The Weeds, in 1967, and later moved to Los Angeles seeking a solo recording contract. After years of rejection, he secured a job with a publishing house and gained recognition when Art Garfunkel recorded two of his songs for the album Breakaway (1975). Bishop's breakthrough came with his debut album Careless in 1976 on ABC Records, featuring the singles "Save It for a Rainy Day" and "On and On", which peaked at Number 22 and Number 11 respectively on the Billboard singles chart. His subsequent albums included Bish (1978) and Red Cab to Manhattan (1980). Bishop contributed music to several films, including "Dream Girl" and the theme for National Lampoon's Animal House (1978). He also had notable hits with "It Might Be You" (1983), the theme from Tootsie, and "Separate Lives" from White Nights (1985), both of which were nominated for Academy Awards. In 1989, he released Bowling in Paris, featuring collaborations with Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, and Sting. Bishop also appeared in various films, often billed as "Charming Guy." He followed with albums Yardwork (2002), Romance in Rio (2008), Be Here Then (2014), Blueprint (2016), We'll Talk About It Later in the Car (2019), and Thimk (2025).

Top tracks

01
On And On
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
01
It Might Be You (Theme from Tootsie)
Stephen Bishop
Tootsie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
04:16
Composers: Alan Bergman - Dave Grusin - Marilyn Bergman
04
It Might Be You (from "Tootsie") (Rerecorded)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop - His Very Best (Rerecorded Version)
04:19
10
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:15
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
On and On (Rerecorded)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop - His Very Best (Rerecorded Version)
03:00
Writer: Stephen Bishop
06
On & On (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Silver 70s (Rerecorded)
03:21
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:51
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
12
The Same Old Tears On A New Background
Stephen Bishop
Careless
02:39
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:15
Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Sinking In An Ocean Of Tears
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:06
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
The Monster Mash
Andrew Gold
Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music (Deluxe Edition)
03:44
Writer: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Leonard Capizzi / Composers: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Leonard Capizzi
03
Careless
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:44
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Only The Heart Within You
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:22
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
12
Somewhere In Between (Theme From China Syndrome)
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
02:53
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
07
Little Italy
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:28
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Montage Pastorale (It Might Be You)
Stephen Bishop
Tootsie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:25
Composers: Alan Bergman - Dave Grusin - Marilyn Bergman
03
It Might Be You (Theme From "Tootsie") [Live]
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
04:13
Composers: Alan Bergman - Marilyn Bergman - Dave Grusin
06
One More Night
Stephen Bishop
Best of Bish
03:51
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
08
One More Night
Stephen Bishop
Careless
04:00
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
09
You Don't Need My Love
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
03:46
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Unfaithfully Yours (One Love)
Stephen Bishop
Best of Bish
03:35
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
04
Everybody Needs Love
Stephen Bishop
Bish
03:42
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
On And On
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:36
Composers: Stephen Bishop
08
Vagabond From Heaven
Stephen Bishop
Bish
04:22
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Losing Myself In You (Album Version)
Stephen Bishop
Bish
04:01
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
01
It Might Be You (Theme from Tootsie)
Stephen Bishop
It Might Be You - EP
04:36
Composers: Bergman, Alan - Bergman, Marilyn - Grusin, Dave
06
Liz (So In Love With You)
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:32
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
11
Parked Cars
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:30
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
07
On and On (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:13
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
05
The Money Girl
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:09
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
On and On (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Separate Lives
03:51
Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
She'll Always Be My Girl
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
02:42
Writer: Stephen Bishop - James Bourne / Composers: Stephen Bishop - James Bourne
06
Every Minute
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:57
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
09
Bish's Hideaway
Stephen Bishop
Bish
03:56
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Madge
Stephen Bishop
Careless
04:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
09
Guitar Interlude (Album Version)
Stephen Bishop
Careless
00:32
Composers: Stephen Bishop
01
Now That I've Hit The Big Time
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
03:53
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
When You Love Somebody
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
04:33
04
Save It for a Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
Best of Bish
03:18
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
10
Only The Heart Within You
Stephen Bishop
Bish
04:11
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
01
Save It for a Rainy Day (Rerecorded)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop - His Very Best (Rerecorded Version)
02:49
Writer: Stephen Bishop
04
It's Only Love (Remastered Version)
Stephen Bishop
Arthur - The Album [Original Soundtrack]
02:54
Writer: Burt Bacharach - C.B Sager - S. Bishop
11
Rock And Roll Slave
Stephen Bishop
Careless
03:37
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
10
It Might Be You
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
05:01
Writer: Dave Grusin - Alan Bergman - Marilyn Bergman / Composers: Dave Grusin - Alan Bergman - Marilyn Bergman
06
A Fool At Heart
Stephen Bishop
Bish
05:30
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Really Wanting You
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
02:32
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
12
A Message From Stephen
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:43
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
11
It Might Be You (Theme From Tootsie)
Michael Omartian
Movie Moods: Love Stories
04:12
Writer: Marilyn Bergman - Alan Bergman / Composers: Dave Grusin

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  • Discography
Albums
THIMK
2025 Life's A Bish Records
15-08-2025
THIMK
01
Now That I've Hit The Big Time
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
03:53
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Only The Heart Within You
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:22
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
She'll Always Be My Girl
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
02:42
Writer: Stephen Bishop - James Bourne / Composers: Stephen Bishop - James Bourne
04
In The Limelight (Alternate Version)
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
03:25
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
The Money Girl
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:09
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Liz (So In Love With You)
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
04:32
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Really Wanting You
Stephen Bishop
THIMK
02:32
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Rock Little Reindeer
2019 Stephen Bishop
02-12-2019
Rock Little Reindeer
01
Jingle Bell Rock
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
02:27
Composers: Joseph Beal - James Booth
02
Let It Snow
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
02:22
Composers: Jule Styne - Sammy Cahn
03
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
03:23
Composers: Hugh Martin - Ralph Blane
04
Jingle Holiday
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
02:42
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Jeff Jones
05
Rock Little Reindeer
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
02:07
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Jeff Jones
06
The Christmas Song
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
02:44
Composers: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells
07
Auld Lang Syne
Stephen Bishop
Rock Little Reindeer
01:55
Composers: Robert Burns
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
â„— 2019 Stephen Bishop, under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
30-08-2019
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
01
Almost Home
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
02:53
Writer: Stephen Bishop - Curt Sobel / Composers: Stephen Bishop - Curt Sobel
02
In Dreams I Fly
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
03:14
Writer: Billy London / Composers: Billy London
03
One In A Million Girl
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
03:23
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Someone Else
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
02:20
Writer: Jimmy Webb / Composers: Jimmy Webb
05
Like Mother Like Daughter
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
03:26
Writer: Stephen Bishop - Robin Lerner / Composers: Stephen Bishop - Robin Lerner
06
A Million Little Pieces
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
03:49
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
In Love With A Violent Man
Stephen Bishop
We'll Talk About It Later In The Car
04:57
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Blueprint
2016 Stephen Bishop
22-06-2016
Blueprint
01
Everyone's Gone to the Moon
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
03:20
Composers: Jonathan King
02
Little Bird
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
03:31
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Dominique Star
03
Ultralove
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
03:39
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Jeff Jones
04
And I Love You
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
04:07
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
05
I'll Sleep on the Plane
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
03:29
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
06
She's Not Mine
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
04:49
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
07
Before Nightfall
Stephen Bishop
Blueprint
04:31
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
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Stephen Bishop Live
2014 Stephen Bishop
11-07-2014
Stephen Bishop Live
01
Save It for a Rainy Day (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
04:17
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
02
Pretty Baby (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:28
Composers: Tia Maria Sillers - Earl Stephen Bishop
03
It Might Be You (Theme From "Tootsie") [Live]
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
04:13
Composers: Alan Bergman - Marilyn Bergman - Dave Grusin
04
Ingenue (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:07
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Kathrin Shorr
05
Little Italy (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:19
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
06
Separate Lives (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:49
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
07
On and On (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop Live
03:13
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
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Be Here Then
2014 Stephen Bishop
08-01-2014
Be Here Then
01
Pretty Baby
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
03:43
Composers: Tia Maria Sillers - Earl Stephen Bishop
02
Rescue You
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
03:36
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
03
Sparkle U Shine
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
02:58
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Mark Goldenberg
04
Make It Last
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
04:15
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Michael Brandon Barnes
05
Promise Me the World
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
03:56
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
06
Vacant
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
02:49
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
07
Fooled By Love
Stephen Bishop
Be Here Then
03:26
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
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Romance in Rio
â„— 2009 SLG, LLC
01-01-2007
Romance in Rio
01
Under The Jamaica Moon
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:39
Composers: Stephen Bishop - Leah Kunkel
02
On And On
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:36
Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
Hello
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
02:40
Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Un Baile Del Corazon
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
04:44
Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
04:24
Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:03
Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Bish's Hideaway
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:57
Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Romance in Rio
â„— 2009 SLG, LLC
01-01-2007
Romance in Rio
01
Under The Jamaica Moon
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:39
Writer: Stephen Bishop - Leah Kunkel / Composers: Stephen Bishop - Leah Kunkel
02
On And On
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:36
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
Hello
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
02:40
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Un Baile Del Corazon
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
04:44
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
04:24
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Bish's Hideaway
Stephen Bishop
Romance in Rio
03:57
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Romance In Rio
â„— 2008 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2007
Romance In Rio
01
Under The Jamaica Moon
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
03:39
Composers: Stephen Bishop - Leah Kunkel
02
On And On
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
03:36
Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
Hello
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
02:40
Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Un Baile Del Corazon
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
04:44
Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
04:24
Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
03:03
Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Bish's Hideaway
Stephen Bishop
Romance In Rio
03:57
Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Demo Album 1
2003 Stephen Bishop
01-01-2003
Demo Album 1
01
The Girl in the Orange Sweater
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
03:42
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Christopher William Ward
02
She's Not Mine
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
05:10
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
03
Rescue You
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
04:17
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
04
Before Nightfall
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
04:32
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
05
I Wanna Feel That Way
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
03:27
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Steven Dale Jones
06
Dreams of Someday
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
04:04
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop - Allan Rich - Jud Friendman
07
I'll Sleep on the Plane
Stephen Bishop
Demo Album 1
04:02
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
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20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
This Compilation â„— 2002 Geffen Records
01-01-2002
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
01
On And On
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
03:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
03:51
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
03:15
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Madge
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
04:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
One More Night
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
04:00
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Little Italy
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
03:28
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Looking For The Right One
Stephen Bishop
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Stephen Bishop
03:48
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Yardwork
2002 Spirit Music
01-01-2002
Yardwork
01
Promise Me the World
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:17
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
02
Time Stand Still
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
03:51
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
03
Make U Mine
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:29
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
04
Blue Window
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:01
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
05
Before Nightfall
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:49
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
06
When You Love Too Much
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
04:30
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
07
On and On (Live)
Stephen Bishop
Yardwork
03:18
Composers: Earl Stephen Bishop
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An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
â„— 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1997
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
01
Careless
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:44
Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
On And On
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:03
Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
One More Night
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:48
Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Madge
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
04:03
Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
The Same Old Tears On A New Background
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
02:39
Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:15
Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
An Introduction To Stephen Bishop
03:51
Composers: Stephen Bishop
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Blue Guitars
21-07-1994
Blue Guitars
01
I Go Numb
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
04:12
02
Dive into the Pool of Love
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
04:14
03
On Blonde Street
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
05:02
04
When You Love Somebody
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
04:33
05
(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
03:24
06
Wall Around Your Heart
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
05:44
07
The King of Tonga
Stephen Bishop
Blue Guitars
03:58
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On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
This Compilation â„— 1994 Geffen Records
01-01-1994
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
01
On And On
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
03:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
02
One More Night
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
03:48
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
03
Madge
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
04:03
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
04
Save It For A Rainy Day
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
03:15
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
05
Never Letting Go
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
03:51
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
06
Little Italy
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
03:28
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
07
Losing Myself In You
Stephen Bishop
On And On: The Hits Of Stephen Bishop
04:01
Writer: Stephen Bishop / Composers: Stephen Bishop
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