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Richey McCourt (Songwriter)
Birth nameRichey McCourt
Born (1981-05-11) 11 May 1981 (age 43)
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresPop, electropop, dance-pop, pop rock,
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, vocals
Years active2013–present
Richey McCourt, May 2015

Richey McCourt is a Dublin-based songwriter, who is signed to Stockholm-based publishing company, DH MGMT. McCourt has worked with artists and producers including Will Young, Pixie Lott, Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and Isaac Waddington. He writes predominantly with Swedish-based writer and producer Nick Jarl. McCourt and Jarl's song "Losing the Love" is featured in the Disney movie Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta starring Martina Stoessel and on her debut album.

In June 2015, McCourt was interviewed as part of the IrishTimes.com series "How Music Works",[1] where he discussed his approach to songwriting, and his background in performance.

McCourt has co-written a song for the Rebecca Ferguson album "Superwoman", called "I'll Meet You There". The album was released on 14 October 2016. In October 2017, a track written and produced by McCourt/Jarl "Not Alone" was released by Hollywood Records artist Shalisa.

Songwriting discography

Artist Track Year Label
Will Young "I Don't Need A Lover" 2015 Island UK
Tini "Se escapa tu amor" / "Losing The Love" 2016 Hollywood Records
Rebecca Ferguson "I'll Meet You There" 2016 Syco / RCA
Shalisa "Not Alone" 2017 Hollywood Records
Erica-Cody "Love Me Like I Do" 2024

References

  1. ^ "How Music Works: How to write a hit pop song". The Irish Times.