Walter Egan

For the golfer, see Walter Egan (golfer). For the politician, see Walter D. Egan.
Walter Egan
Born (1948-07-12) July 12, 1948 (age 76)
Queens, New York, United States
GenresSoft rock, folk rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, bass
Years active1969–present
LabelsCulture Factory, Razor & Tie, Columbia, Renaissance, Red Steel, Spectra

Walter Egan (born July 12, 1948) is an American rock musician, best known for his 1978 gold status hit single "Magnet and Steel" from his second album release, Not Shy, produced by Egan, Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut.[1] The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #18 on the Easy Listening chart.[2] In Canada it reached #9.[3] Overseas, it peaked at #32 on the Australian Singles Chart, Kent Music Report.[4]

  1. ^ "Not Shy - Walter Egan - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 85.
  3. ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - September 2, 1978" (PDF).
  4. ^ "One Hit Wonders". Australian-charts.com. October 22, 2008. Retrieved 2011-08-06.