A Scots songwriter who has worked with the likes of Tina Turner, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson will receive a prestigious award.
Graham Lyle, who penned Turner's 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' alongside Terry Britten will be presented with the BMI Icon Award at the Savoy in London on December 9.
The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill, who said: "We’re very honoured to salute the incomparable songwriter Graham Lyle with the BMI Icon Award in celebration of a lifetime of timeless hit songs that deeply resonate with global audiences.
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"We’re also excited to pay tribute to all our outstanding 2024 BMI London Award winners and recognise their incredible accomplishments. It’s going to be a fantastic evening.”
As well as co-writing Turner's most successful single, Lyle has written 'Just Good Friends' by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, 'Hold Me (Just a Little Longer Tonight)' by Etta James, 'You’re the Star' by Rod Stewart and 'When You Love Somebody (I’m Saving My Love for You)' by Patti LaBelle.
He's collaborated with the likes of Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers and Ringo Starr, as well as having his own successful duo alongside Benny Gallagher.
As a BMI Icon, he joins an elite group of previous recipients including Sting, Gary Kemp, Graham Gouldman, Sir Tim Rice, The Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Davies, John Fogerty, David Foster, Peter Gabriel, the Jacksons, Carole King, Kris Kristofferson, Barry Manilow, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Queen, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Van Morrison and Brian Wilson, among others.
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