Dean Friedman

Dean Friedman

Dean Friedman is an American singer-songwriter from Paramus, New Jersey, working in classic pop and rock. Born in 1955, he begins to gain attention in the summer of 1977 with “Ariel”, a song that becomes his only US hit and reaches number 26 on the Billboard chart.

Breakthrough singles and UK success

Friedman follows “Ariel” with “Lucky Stars”, a duet with Denise Marsa that becomes a major UK hit. The single reaches number 3 in the UK chart and goes gold. It also helps establish his album “Well, Well” Said the Rocking Chair, which includes familiar tracks such as “Lydia” and “Rocking Chair”, along with “Woman of Mine” and “Ariel”.

Songwriting and broadcasting

He is also known for a song that the BBC bans because its lyric includes the name of a business. Friedman writes music for the UK television series Boon, adding television work to his recording career.

Children’s and Jewish-themed material

Alongside his pop work, Friedman becomes known locally as a children’s entertainer. Songs associated with this side of his work include “I’m Somebody Too”, “Brush Your Teeth” and “Never, Never Play With Matches”. He also releases a collection of silly Hebrew school songs for Jewish children, covering Jewish holidays.

Recording career

Friedman continues to write, record and tour. His discography includes Dean Friedman (1977), “Well, Well” Said the Rocking Chair (1978), Rumpled Romeo (1981), Live! At The Duke of York (1985), Music From 'Boon' - TV Soundtrack (1986), I Bought A Vampire Motorcyle - Soundtrack (1990), Songs for Grownups (1998), Dean Friedman In Concert – Shepherds Bush Empire (1998), The Treehouse Journals (2002), Squirrels in the Attic (2006) and Submarine Races (2010).