Tony Macaulay

This article is about the English writer and composer. For the Northern Irish writer, management consultant and peace builder, see Tony Macaulay (writer).

Tony Macaulay
Birth nameAnthony Gordon Instone
Born (1944-04-21) 21 April 1944 (age 80)
Fulham, London, England
Occupation(s)Record producer, composer, songwriter, author
Websitetonymacaulay.com

Tony Macaulay (born Anthony Gordon Instone; 21 April 1944)[1] is an English author, composer for musical theatre, and songwriter. He has won the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors Award twice as 'Songwriter of the Year' (1970 and 1977).[2] He is a nine time Ivor Novello Awards winning songwriter. In 2007, he became the only British person to win the Edwin Forrest Award for outstanding contribution to the American theatre.[3] Macaulay's best-known songs include "Baby Now That I've Found You" and "Build Me Up Buttercup" with The Foundations, "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All," as well as "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" and "Don't Give Up on Us".

  1. ^ Eder, Bruce (21 April 1944). "Tony Macaulay – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Official Website". Tony Macaulay. 22 January 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Official Website". Tony Macaulay. 22 January 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.