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.
Under the Rainbow
Tommy Page Lyrics
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Turning back, oh no
Don't know the reason why you're leaving
Though it hurts me so
Wherever you turn, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
I watch you walk away and I think about the yesterday
We shared but I hold on to the only
It's memories, I'm holding on to
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
I'll be, under the rainbow
I'll stay, under the rainbow
Well you know that it's true, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
My friends keep telling me that you're never coming
Back again and
They say that you have found another
Where the rainbow ends
But I don't believe, what they're saying is true
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
And even if it's gonna take forever
I'll wait as long as I have to
My dream's for us to be back together
So under the rainbow, under the rainbow, under the rainbow
I'll be waiting for you
The color of my world's turned a misty blue
Ever since the day you found somebody new
And even if it's gonna take forever my whole life through
You'll see, I'll be, waiting for you
The lyrics to Tommy Page's song Under the Rainbow are a reflection of a person's deep pain and longing for reconciliation or reunion with a departed lover. The song starts with the singer acknowledging his lover's departure with no possibility of returning, and admitting that the reason for the departure remains unknown, adding to the hurt. However, despite the uncertainty, he promises to keep waiting under the rainbow, wherever his lover may go. He reminisces on the good times he shared with his lover, holding on to the only tangible part of him - memories - while hoping for a future with him. He doesn't believe the rumors that his lover has found another and left him for good and is willing to wait forever, for his world has turned into a misty blue without his lover.
The use of the rainbow metaphor in the song represents a symbol of hope and promise, a light at the end of the tunnel, the pot of gold at the end of life's journey. The singer is willing to hold on to this hope and wait for his lover until the end of time. The song's lyrics are poetic with a simple melody that resonates with most listeners who have loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you've got to go and there'll be no
Turning back, oh no
You are leaving me and you won't come back even though I wish you would
Don't know the reason why you're leaving
Though it hurts me so
I don't understand why you're leaving, but it hurts me deeply
Wherever you turn, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
No matter where you go or what you do, I will always be waiting for you and hoping you'll come back to me
I watch you walk away and I think about the yesterday
We shared but I hold on to the only
Part of you that's there
When I see you leave, I think about our past memories, but all I have left of you is what I remember
It's memories, I'm holding on to
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
All I have left of you are my memories, so I'm holding onto them and waiting for you
I'll be, under the rainbow
I'll stay, under the rainbow
Well you know that it's true, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
I promise to wait for you and always be there, even if you don't come back
My friends keep telling me that you're never coming
Back again and
They say that you have found another
Where the rainbow ends
My friends are telling me that you won't come back and that you've moved on to someone else
But I don't believe, what they're saying is true
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
I don't believe my friends and hope that you'll come back, so I keep waiting for you
And even if it's gonna take forever
I'll wait as long as I have to
My dream's for us to be back together
So under the rainbow, under the rainbow, under the rainbow
I'll be waiting for you
I'm willing to wait forever if it means we'll be back together again one day, and that's my biggest dream
The color of my world's turned a misty blue
Ever since the day you found somebody new
My world has lost its color and has become sad since the day you found someone else
And even if it's gonna take forever my whole life through
You'll see, I'll be, waiting for you
I will always be waiting for you, even if it takes my entire life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. RUSSELL BROWN, TOMMY PAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LEENY1120
(Tommy Page/ L. Russell Brown)
You say you've got to go and there'll be no turning back, oh no
Don't know the reason why you're leaving
though it hurts me so
Wherever you turn, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
I watch you walk away and I think about the yesterday
we shared but I hold on to the only part of you that's there
It's memories, I'm holding on to
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
Chorus:
I'll be, under the rainbow
I'll stay, under the rainbow
Well you know that it's true, whatever you do
Under the rainbow, I'll be waiting for you
My friends keep telling me that you're never coming back again
and they say that you have found another where the rainbow ends
But I don't believe, what they're saying is true
So under the rainbow, I keep waiting for you
chorus
And even if it's gonna take forever
I'll wait as long as I have to
My dream's for us to be back together
So under the rainbow, under the rainbow, under the rainbow
I'll be waiting for you
The color of my world's turned a misty blue
Ever since the day you found somebody new
And even if it's gonna take my whole life through
You'll see, I'll be, waiting for you
chorus
@l.russellbrown9732
God Bless your soul Tommy
I remember the girls freaking out in Korea and Malaysia and Indonesia the Philippines and Taiwan
I was not only Tommy's songwriting partner on many of his hits
I also agreed to be his tour manager on a
Pacific rim tour..
Tommy looked like Elvis
And had a passion for dance music
I believe he was consumed by his inner demons!
I also feel the truth of his death is not what we've been sold..
Tommy loved Tommy to much to take his own life!
One day the truth will come out/maybe not in my lifetime
L.Russell Brown
2 tracks I like most that he did with my help were
African Sunset and
Minetta Lane
@l.russellbrown9732
Tommy incredibly handsome young man
This is my favorite of all the many songs I wrote with Tommy.
R.I.P.
@l.russellbrown9732
Of all the many songs I wrote with Tommy
This is my favorite
R.I.P. you handsome devil
@xiaomaomusic
One of my favorite tracks from him too. Hearing in isolation reminds of T's dance roots and the whole glorious passel of 90s vibes here. When this came out I was very stuck in Jersey as a young person. When I first went to Hawai'i I had this song in mind. So thank you for contributing this (and other) songs that took shape in my life. RIP Tommy.
@l.russellbrown9732
We wrote this in Maui.
This and Minetta lane are my favorite songs we wrote together.
I met Tommy thru my daughter Heidi who was good friends with him in high school...
@lusianamurni_
So many beautiful songs, thank you, He is the one and only @l.russellbrown9732
@vinafardila6557
I can't look into his eyes, it's like magic

@l.russellbrown9732
This the finest song Tommy and I wrote together
L.Russell Brown
@joji6351
토미페이지 사춘기때 진짜 좋아하던 가수. 정말 잘생기고 노래도 잘하던 분이었죠. 작사작곡에 댄스음악도 상당수 . 춤도 되네요.
@jungoodday6158
옛생각 나서 와봤어요. 너무 그립네요
@lisachow5449
You will always have a special place in my heart my dear Tommy Page.