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'''Joe "Bean" Esposito''' (born May 5, 1948) is an American [[singing|singer]]/[[songwriter]] whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Esposito's songs have been recorded by [[Donna Summer]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Stephen Stills]] and others.
'''Joe "Bean" Esposito''' (born May 5, 1948) is an American [[singing|singer]]/[[songwriter]] whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Esposito's songs have been recorded by [[Donna Summer]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Stephen Stills]] and others.


==Biography==
==Career==
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Esposito was a member of the band [[Brooklyn Dreams (group)|Brooklyn Dreams]], best known for their collaboration with [[Donna Summer]] on the US top ten hit "[[Heaven Knows (Donna Summer song)|Heaven Knows]]". Esposito collaborated with producer [[Giorgio Moroder]] on the 1982 ''Solitary Men'' project, which became Esposito's first solo album.
Esposito was a member of the band [[Brooklyn Dreams (group)|Brooklyn Dreams]], best known for their collaboration with [[Donna Summer]] on the US top ten hit "[[Heaven Knows (Donna Summer song)|Heaven Knows]]". Esposito collaborated with producer [[Giorgio Moroder]] on the 1982 ''Solitary Men'' project, which became Esposito's first solo album. In 1983, Esposito contributed the song "[[Lady, Lady, Lady]]" to the ''[[Flashdance (soundtrack)|Flashdance]]'' soundtrack album; the song also appeared on the ''Solitary Men'' album. In 1984, his song "[[You're the Best]]" was included in ''[[The Karate Kid (1984 film)|The Karate Kid]]'' film and soundtrack.


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In 1984, the ''Flashdance'' soundtrack was nominated for Album of the Year at the [[Grammys]]; the soundtrack album contained one of Esposito's songs ("Lady, Lady, Lady") as well as songs from various other acts. In 1988, [[Brenda Russell]] and Esposito were nominated for Best Pop Duo for the song "[[Piano in the Dark]]", as he supplied vocals on the song as well. Also in 1988, he duetted with [[Laura Branigan]] on the song "[[Come into My Life (Laura Branigan and Joe Esposito song)|Come into My Life]]" which appeared on the soundtrack to the film ''[[Coming to America]]''. Joe performs as a vocalist at various casino hotels. During the early 1990s, he and Eddy Hokenson (of Brooklyn Dreams) toured with Kenny Vance and the Planotones, a vocal group created for the film ''[[American Hot Wax]]''. In May 2013, Esposito became the lead singer for the Brooklyn Bridge band, formerly known as [[Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge]].
In 1983, Esposito contributed the song "[[Lady, Lady, Lady]]" to the ''[[Flashdance (soundtrack)|Flashdance]]'' soundtrack album; the song also appeared on the ''Solitary Men'' album. In 1984, his song "[[You're the Best]]" was included in ''[[The Karate Kid (1984 film)|The Karate Kid]]'' film and soundtrack.

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In 1984, the ''Flashdance'' soundtrack was nominated for Album of the Year at the [[Grammys]]; the soundtrack album contained one of Esposito's songs ("Lady, Lady, Lady") as well as songs from various other acts. In 1988, [[Brenda Russell]] and Esposito were nominated for Best Pop Duo for the song "[[Piano in the Dark]]", as he supplied vocals on the song as well. Also in 1988, he duetted with [[Laura Branigan]] on the song "[[Come into My Life (Laura Branigan and Joe Esposito song)|Come into My Life]]" which appeared on the soundtrack to the film ''[[Coming to America]]''.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Joe Esposito was born in [[New York City]] in [[Brooklyn]]. He is the father of [[Mike Esposito (baseball)|Mike Esposito]], who pitched in 2005 for [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/esposito_mike00.html |title=Sun Devil Athletics |publisher=Thesundevils.cstv.com |date=1981-09-27 |access-date=2013-01-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117024225/http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/esposito_mike00.html |archive-date=2010-01-17 }}</ref> He is also the father of Joey Esposito, Nicole Esposito, and Shauna Esposito. He is married to Lynda Esposito.
Joe Esposito was born in [[New York City]] in [[Brooklyn]]. He is the father of [[Mike Esposito (baseball)|Mike Esposito]], who pitched in 2005 for [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/esposito_mike00.html |title=Sun Devil Athletics |publisher=Thesundevils.cstv.com |date=1981-09-27 |access-date=2013-01-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117024225/http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/esposito_mike00.html |archive-date=2010-01-17 }}</ref> He is a father of four. He is married to Lynda Esposito. Esposito lives in [[Las Vegas]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* 1981: ''[[I'm a Rainbow]]'' - [[Donna Summer]], performing "I Believe in You"
* 1981: ''[[I'm a Rainbow]]'' - [[Donna Summer]], performing "I Believe in You"
* 1988: ''[[Get Here (album)|Get Here]]'' - [[Brenda Russell]], performing "Piano in the Dark"
* 1988: ''[[Get Here (album)|Get Here]]'' - [[Brenda Russell]], performing "Piano in the Dark"

==Current work==
Esposito lives in Las Vegas where he performs as a vocalist at various casino hotels. During the early 1990s, he and Eddy Hokenson (of Brooklyn Dreams) toured with Kenny Vance and the Planotones, a vocal group created for the film ''[[American Hot Wax]]''. In May 2013, Esposito became the lead singer for the Brooklyn Bridge band, formerly known as [[Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge]].{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}


==See also==
==See also==
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Joe Esposito
Born (1948-05-05) May 5, 1948 (age 76)
New York, New York, U.S.
GenresPop, soul, soft rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1977–present

Joe "Bean" Esposito (born May 5, 1948) is an American singer/songwriter whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Esposito's songs have been recorded by Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Stephen Stills and others.

Career

Esposito was a member of the band Brooklyn Dreams, best known for their collaboration with Donna Summer on the US top ten hit "Heaven Knows". Esposito collaborated with producer Giorgio Moroder on the 1982 Solitary Men project, which became Esposito's first solo album. In 1983, Esposito contributed the song "Lady, Lady, Lady" to the Flashdance soundtrack album; the song also appeared on the Solitary Men album. In 1984, his song "You're the Best" was included in The Karate Kid film and soundtrack.

In 1984, the Flashdance soundtrack was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys; the soundtrack album contained one of Esposito's songs ("Lady, Lady, Lady") as well as songs from various other acts. In 1988, Brenda Russell and Esposito were nominated for Best Pop Duo for the song "Piano in the Dark", as he supplied vocals on the song as well. Also in 1988, he duetted with Laura Branigan on the song "Come into My Life" which appeared on the soundtrack to the film Coming to America. Joe performs as a vocalist at various casino hotels. During the early 1990s, he and Eddy Hokenson (of Brooklyn Dreams) toured with Kenny Vance and the Planotones, a vocal group created for the film American Hot Wax. In May 2013, Esposito became the lead singer for the Brooklyn Bridge band, formerly known as Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge.

Personal life

Joe Esposito was born in New York City in Brooklyn. He is the father of Mike Esposito, who pitched in 2005 for Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies.[1] He is a father of four. He is married to Lynda Esposito. Esposito lives in Las Vegas.

Discography

See also: Category:Joe Esposito (singer) songs

Soundtrack appearances

  • American Hot Wax (1978) Kenny Vance on lead vocals with Brooklyn Dreams performing as The Planotones on backup
  • Foxes (1980) Lyrics: "Shake It" performed by the Brooklyn Dreams
  • Zapped! (1982) performer: "Updikes Theme" - Joe "Bean" Esposito
  • Flashdance (1983) performer: "Lady, Lady, Lady" - Joe "Bean" Esposito
  • Staying Alive (1983) Lyrics: "Hope We Never Change", "Moody Girl", "I'm Never Gonna Give You Up", "The Winning End"
  • The Karate Kid (1984) performer: "You're the Best" - Joe "Bean" Esposito
  • Lovelines (1984) performer: "A Time Like This Again" - Joe "Bean " Esposito
  • Thief of Hearts (1984) performer: "Just Imagine (Way Beyond Fear) - Joe "Bean" Esposito
  • 3:15 - The Moment of Truth (1986) performer: "Out of Control" - Bob Conti and Joe "Bean" Esposito
  • Coming to America (1988) performer "Come into My Life" - Laura Branigan and Joe Esposito
  • Butterbrot (1990) performer: "Take Me Home" - Joe Esposito
  • Freak City (1999) performer: "Two Bad Boys" - Joe Esposito

Other appearances

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sun Devil Athletics". Thesundevils.cstv.com. 1981-09-27. Archived from the original on 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
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