Mark Mueller

Mark Mueller, born september 15 1951 is an American songwriter whose career spans pop music, television, film and stage. A two-time winner of the ASCAP Pop Award for writing one of the Most Performed Songs of the year, he’s had three Billboard Top Ten singles and one #1 Adult Contemporary hit. For his work in television, Mueller is the recipient of two Emmy nominations, both in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics. Born in the Bay Area, Mueller now lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

Chart History

“Crush,” recorded by Jennifer Paige, peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart, while “Nothin' at All,” by Heart (band) climbed to #10. “That's What Love Is For” by Amy Grant reached #7 on the same chart and topped the magazine’s Adult Contemporary chart.

In the U.S., Crush” also reached the #2 position on the R&R CHR airplay chart while “That’s What Love Is For” peaked at #4.

Internationally, “Crush” was a #1 single in Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Australia. In the UK, “Crush” reached #1 on the airplay chart and #4 on the BPI singles chart. Mueller’s Eternal (band) single “I Am Blessed” also made the UK Top Ten on the BPI singles chart, peaking at #7.

Gold & Platinum Awards

Mueller’s work in the U.S. has been featured on RIAA-certified platinum and gold records by artists including: Jennifer Paige, Heart (band), Amy Grant, 'N Sync, Earth, Wind & Fire, SWV, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Aaron Carter, El DeBarge, The Pointer Sisters (on the Billboard #1 “We Are the World (album)).

Internationally, Mueller’s songs have been on BPI-certified platinum and gold records by artists including: Girls Aloud, Eternal (band), Steps

Television & Film

Mueller received his two Emmy nominations for his work as a lyricist on the ABC-TV series Life Goes On and the NBC-TV series Quincy, M.E.. He also wrote the title songs for Disney’s animated series DuckTales and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers and the script for a CBS-TV pilot he executive produced titled Shangri-La Plaza.

Mueller’s songs have been featured in films including: One Hour Photo, Pokémon: The First Movie, Money Talks, B*A*P*S, National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation, The Last Starfighter, Adventures in Babysitting, Simply Irresistible, The Legend of Billie Jean and Honey, I Blew Up The Kid.

Stage

Mueller wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book of an original musical titled “Butterfly,” which was directed by Tony Award-winner Jack Hofsiss and performed at the Goodspeed Opera House.