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Birth name | Michael Philip Batt |
Born | Southampton, England | 6 February 1949
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Years active | 1969–present |
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Website | mikebatt |
Michael Philip Batt (born 6 February 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, and conductor. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry.
As a solo artist, his notable contributions in the UK include creating pop act The Wombles, writing hits including "Bright Eyes” and introducing Katie Melua to the music scene.
He has conducted many orchestras, including the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic in both classical and pop recordings and performances.