Andrew McMaster (songwriter)

Andy McMaster
Birth nameAndrew McMaster
Born (1941-07-27) 27 July 1941 (age 83)
Calton, Glasgow, Scotland
GenresRhythm and blues, pub rock, power pop, pop rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano, organ, keyboards, vocals, bass guitar
Years active1965–present
Websitewww.andymcmaster.net

Andrew McMaster (born 27 July 1941) is a Scottish songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics and music of hit songs "Airport"[1][2][3][4][5] and "Forget About You"[6][7][8] and co-writing, with Nick Garvey, "Dancing the Night Away";[9] these reached numbers 4, 13 and 42 respectively in the UK Singles Chart between 1977 and 1978 for their group The Motors.[10][11] The Motors' single "Tenement Steps" was also written by McMaster, and peaked at number 17 in Holland in August 1980.[12] He also wrote works that were recorded and released by Anita Harris,[13] Alex Harvey,[14] Ducks Deluxe,[15] and James Dewar.[16]

  1. ^ McMaster, Andy (1978). "Airport Sheet Music (Digital Download)" (sheet music). Sheetmusicdirect.com. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  2. ^ McMaster, Andy. 'Airport' Printed Sheet Music (1976). Island Music Ltd (IS 5193 5)
  3. ^ [1] [permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Motors, The – Airport". Discogs.com. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  5. ^ "The Motors – Airport". Top40.nl. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  6. ^ McMaster, Andy. 'Forget About You' Printed Sheet Music (1976). Island Music Ltd (ID 2001 6)
  7. ^ [2] [permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Motors, The – Forget About You". Discogs.com. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Motors, The – Dancing The Night Away". Discogs.com. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  10. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Motors − Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  11. ^ Roberts, David (2002). British Hit Singles (15th ed.). Guinness World Records. p. 340. ISBN 085112-187-X.
  12. ^ "The Motors - Tenement Steps". Top40.nl. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  13. ^ "Record Details (Anita Harris single)". 45cat.com. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  14. ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series. 1 January 1971. p. 75.
  15. ^ "Ducks Deluxe". TrouserPress.com. 1 July 1975. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  16. ^ "Stumbledown Romancer". Procolharum.com. 22 July 2001. Retrieved 13 September 2015.