Tom Whitlock

Thomas Ross Whitlock
Background information
Born(1954-02-20)February 20, 1954[1]
Springfield, Missouri, US
DiedFebruary 18, 2023(2023-02-18) (aged 68)
Nashville, Tennessee, US
OccupationSongwriter

Thomas Ross Whitlock (February 20, 1954 – February 18, 2023) was an American songwriter, best known for co-writing the Academy Award– and Golden Globe–winning song "Take My Breath Away", performed by Berlin from the film Top Gun, with Giorgio Moroder. He wrote another song for the film, "Danger Zone", performed by Kenny Loggins.[2]

  1. ^ Smith, Harrison. "Tom Whitlock dies at 68; 'Danger Zone' lyricist helped 'Top Gun' soar". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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