Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Page grew up in nearby West Caldwell. He graduated from James Caldwell High School with the class of 1985.
Page was 16 when he was a cloakroom attendant in a popular New York nightclub called Nell's, taking the coats of stars such as Whitney Houston, Rob Lowe, and the Beastie Boys. The job gave Page a chance to play his demo tape to the house DJ, who then used the demos as part of his club mixes. The unknown sounds were so impressive that soon Page was introduced to Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, who had previously launched the careers of Madonna and the Ramones.
When Page turned 18, he was asked to write the theme tune of the film Shag and later released it as his first single. Page's self-titled debut album was released by Sire/Warner Bros. Records in November 1988 and contained hits such as "A Zillion Kisses," "Turning Me On," "I Think I'm in Love," and "A Shoulder to Cry On".
The follow-up album, Paintings in My Mind (which was dedicated to his grandmother) gave Page his first No. 1 single in the U.S., "I'll Be Your Everything," a song that was written with and features New Kids on the Block. Other singles from the album that were released after that were "When I Dream of You" and "Turn on the Radio" (another New Kids on the Block collaboration). The album also features "Don't Give Up on Love," a duet with Latin freestyle singer Sa-Fire. Sa-Fire & Page co-wrote the song, which was released as a single overseas.
Page's third album was titled From the Heart, and his vocals there showcased a wider range with higher notes than previous efforts. On this album, the ballads were more orchestral. Tommy cited the songs in the album were inspired by the current music trend of Wilson Phillips. The first single, "Whenever You Close Your Eyes," saw Page working with Michael Bolton and Diane Warren. "Under the Rainbow" and "Madly in Love" were released as singles afterward.
As an appreciation to his fans in Asia, Page released another album, A Friend to Rely On. It contains the duet with Sally Yeh as mentioned above as well as a remake of Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good" and a song penned with Donna DeLory (Madonna's backing singer) called "Heaven In Your Eyes." As house music was the current trend, the upbeat songs were produced in such form.
Before releasing his next album, Time, in 1994, Page replaced Donny Osmond for three months in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Page concentrated on releasing his other albums after that in Asia, especially after he signed with the Japanese label Pony Canyon Records. In 1995, he released his first compilation album, Greatest Hits: Dedicated to You. A year after that, his next album, Loving You, was released and it contains a duet with Amy Mastura (from Malaysia), "The Best Part" and a cover song of John Waite's 1984 hit "Missing You".
Ten 'Til Midnight, was only available for sale on-line, which was released in 2000. In 2003 he put out a DVD collection of his music videos, which is on sale through his website www.tommy-page.com. Page is one of the producers on Tennessee Girl's album Guilty Pleasures. He is also a friend of Tiffany; the two recorded "Close Our Eyes" together.
Page also appeared on an episode of Full House, singing to Stephanie Tanner on her tenth birthday, but began courting DJ, much to Stephanie's dismay.
In 2011, after a successful stint as an executive at Warner Bros. Records, where he helped to shape the careers of Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban, and Green Day, among others, he joined Billboard as publisher. He held that role for two years and was responsible for the successful relauch of the brand. As a publisher he created new features such as the Industry Icon Award as well as the infamous Power 100 List.
In April 2013, Tommy Page joined Pandora Internet Media as Head of Music Partnerships. He led the Artist Partnerships, Branded Content and Events Team.
In 2015, Page released a single titled "I Break Down 2015", a slower version of his 1990 song of the same name.
In June 2016, Page released an 18 track CD of his greatest ballads titled My Favorites, which included the 2015 single, "I Break Down 2015" (with vocals and instrumental version). The CD was only available for sale on his website.
He was found dead on Friday March 3rd, 2017, from an apparent suicide.
Don't Give Up on Love
Tommy Page Lyrics
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Now you tell me you're leaving
I beg you to stay
Our love started growing when I looked in your eyes
And now I feel like dying
'Cause we're saying goodbye
Hold on, hold on
We can make it happen if we try
[Chorus]
Don't give up on love this time
Don't give up on us
'Cause true love is so hard to find
Let's remember how it always was
A one in a million gift from above
Don't give up on love
When I look at your picture hanging on my wall
The memories start flashing
And tears start to fall
'Cause deep down inside
I've been trying to hide
This smile on my face
Is just a disguise
[Chorus]
Tommy Page's "Don't Give Up on Love" is a song about heartbreak and the struggle to hold on to a relationship that is falling apart. The lyrics speak to the pain of losing someone you love, even when you thought things were going well. The song begins with the singer expressing confusion and disappointment, as they were under the impression that their partner was committed to the relationship, only to have them announce they are leaving. Despite their initial reaction, they beg their partner to reconsider and stay, emphasizing the selflessness and feeling of love that was shared. The chorus urges the message of not giving up on love, despite how hard it may seem. The singer reminds their partner of the uniqueness of the bond they share and encourages them to fight for it, ultimately leading to a positive outcome.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional turmoil the singer is going through as they reflect on their relationship. The memories that were once so happy only serve to fuel the sadness they are currently feeling. The singer admits to hiding their true feelings, but it is clear that holding onto love is the only hope they have left. The chorus is repeated once more, emphasizing the message that no matter how difficult it seems, true love is worth fighting for.
Overall, "Don't Give Up on Love" is a touching song that captures the pain of heartbreak but ultimately uplifts the listener to not abandon hope in their relationships. It is a song that can speak to anyone who has loved and lost, and serves as a reminder that the most fulfilling love is not always easy.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me you loved me just yesterday
You expressed your love for me recently, but now you're saying you want to leave.
Now you tell me you're leaving
You're breaking things off with me now.
I beg you to stay
I'm pleading with you to reconsider and not leave me.
Our love started growing when I looked in your eyes
Our relationship began to develop when I first saw you and felt a connection.
And now I feel like dying
The thought of losing you is unbearable and makes me feel like my life is ending.
'Cause we're saying goodbye
Our relationship is ending and we're parting ways.
Hold on, hold on
Don't give up yet. We can still try to work things out.
We can make it happen if we try
We have the potential to save our relationship if we both put in the effort.
Don't give up on love this time
Let's not give up on the idea of love because of this rough patch in our relationship.
Don't give up on us
Let's not give up on our relationship and the love we share for each other.
'Cause true love is so hard to find
We should fight for our love because it's rare and precious.
Let's remember how it always was
Let's recall the good times we shared and the love that brought us together.
A one in a million gift from above
Our love is a special and unique blessing from a higher power.
Don't give up on love
We should continue to believe in love and the power it has to connect us.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: L.R. BROWN, TOMMY PAGE, WILMA COSME
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