It’s possible that you don’t know his name. But if you are a fan of Pat Benatar, Paul Carrack, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, the Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Lawrence Gowan, Martina McBride, Meatloaf, Robert Palmer, Carly Simon or Donna Summer, then you may already know his music.
Eddie Schwartz is a Canadian born songwriter, producer, recording artist and music rights advocate. Over a career that spans more than five decades, his work has comprised more than 200 songs recorded by renowned artists, a string of international hits and worldwide physical sales well in excess of 65 million units even before the download/streaming era began.
“If you know Eddie like I do, it’s hard not say good things about the man. He’s been an artist/producer/songwriter, and there’s no right order to that list, because he has been successful in all those categories for decades.
I had the pleasure recently of working with Eddie on his new project. He truly loves the process of finding something that can resonate in your soul. I’m so happy he’s getting back into his craft and to be part of it.”
“Eddie Schwartz has had a major impact on the world of music. A successful performer in his own right, he has helped to further the careers of many world-famous recording artists as a song writer and producer. He is best known for having written such international hits as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” and “Special Girl”. He also mentors young Canadian musicians and has shouldered a leadership role as a co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Canada, which advocates for the intellectual property rights of music creators.
“His impact as a songwriter on the international music scene is undeniable, and his truly iconic song, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” holds a special place in music history. An anthem of empowerment and resilience, not only was the song Schwartz’s earliest hit as a songwriter for another artist, but it would see singer Pat Benatar achieve her first Billboard top 10 single. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and Eddie Schwartz will be honored with the SOCAN Cultural Impact Award.”
“Eddie pursues everything from his heart, whether it’s advocating for the rights of music creators or pouring his talent into songwriting. His passion and commitment to the music industry has inspired countless artists around him, as well as the next generation of music trailblazers.”
