Artist description Two Songwriters, over 40 nationally charted pop singles charted between them and that’s just the beginning. James Collins (Toronto) and Dave Pickell (Vancouver) started their long distance writing partnership through the insistence of Anne-Marie Smith of Warner/Chappell Music Canada. They are both very thankful for Smith’s introduction. Collins and Pickell, both accomplished writers, are responsible for several songs and hits (together and separately) by artists such as: Melissa Manchester, Amy Sky, The Nylons, VIP, Robbie Robertson, Gavin Hope, Code 5, Anne Murray, Carol Medina, Temperance, West End Girls….. James Collins, born in Oshawa, Ontario, moved to Toronto to study acting in the early 80’s. James can be found as an actor in such shows as: Queer As Folk, Doc, Leap Years and Kids In The Hall. He will also be seen in a principal cameo role as a killer named Johnny, in the upcoming feature film, Triggermen. Most recently, James can be seen as the lead in Nickelback’s Too Bad, video where he plays the father. Recently, James had the pleasure of co-writing a song, Open Spaces, with pop diva Melissa Manchester while visiting LA. Dave Pickell, born in St. Thomas, Ontario, now resides in Vancouver with his wife and two daughters. Dave, known as “Pick” to his friends, got into songwriting through a career as a well sought after session player. He is considered to be one of the best known keyboard players in western Canada, where he has worked with the likes of: Loverboy, John Denver, Glass Tiger, Carly Simon and Bryan Adams, to name a few. Although only in existence for a short period of time, Collins Pickell have already managed to garner three nationally charted pop singles. Their most recent adult contemporary showing, enjoyed 23 weeks on the national pop adult chart, The Record. Their follow-up novelty single, I Wanna Write A Song For Celine Dion, (James on lead vocals) just finished charting on over 20 French stations (peaking #1 on 5 of them…and Top 30 on Quebec’s “Le Palmares Top 100). The fun, quirky, pop/country/dance ditty is also receiving worldwide attention - Including being playlisted on Dr Demento’s syndicated radio show. The Collins Pickell partnership will no doubt continue to grow. After accomplishing this much creative energy in the past five years, just think of what another five years might do. Listen for their 4th single, “Do You Mind If We Talk About Bill, (again with James on lead vocals) on a radio station near you. Do You Mind If We Talk About Bill has already been added to over 100 stations…with many more to follow. The video was filmed in September and is currently enjoying airplay on MuchMore TV.

Music Style Pop Vocal/Novelty/AC

Artist History Discography The Tears I Cry - Carol Medina 1989 (National charted ac chart) So Good For You - Carol Medina 1990 (National charted ac chart) Wait ‘Til My Heart Finds Out - Carol Medina 1991 (National ac chart) Love Me Just Enough - Carol Medina 1993 (album track) And The Song Goes - Carol Medina 1993 (National Top 40) I Had A Dream - Carol Medina 1994 (National Top 40 hit) Tell Me You Love Me - Carol Medina 1995 (National Top 40) Secret Fantasy - Carol Medina 1995 (National chart) Wait ‘Til My Heart Finds Out - Carol Medina w/ Billy Newton-Davis 1995 (National Top 40 adult contemporary hit) You Don’t Know (Where My Lips Have Been)- Carol Medina 1995 (National Top 40 hit) I’ll Just Say Goodnight - Carol Medina 1996 (National chart) Can I Get Close - Gavin Hope 1996 (National Top 20) The Tears I Cry - Gavin Hope 1996 (National Top 10) It’s Ok It’s Alright (I Understand) - Gavin Hope 1997 (National Top 20) One Day Of Kisses - Carol Medina 1997 (National chart)_ Since Tomorrow - The Collins/Pickell Project (feat. Amy Soloway) 1997 (Nationally charted ac single) It’s All Making Perfect Sense - Stefano 1997 It’s Just My Luck - VIP 1998 (National Top 20) Do You Think You’re Ready - VIP 1998 (National charted single) And The Song Goes…(Doo Dit) - Code 5 1998 (National Top 40 in Canada and Switzerland) I Know What You Did -_ Code 5 1998 I Wish You Were Here - Code 5 1998 The Ultimate Love Song - Code 5 1998 Emotion (I Promise You) - Code 5 1998 Inside - Code 5 1998 Michael - VIP 1999 I Wish You Were Here - The Collins/Pickell Project 1998 (National charted single ac chart) Forever For You For Real - VIP 1999 (album track) In My Dreams - VIP 1999 (album track) How Much I Care - VIP 1999 (album track) The Tears I Cry - Daniel Chan (Chinese Version) 1998 (Top 5 CD Hong Kong) Are You Tempting Me - Carol Medina 1999 (National Chart) Anything Like Mine - Gavin Hope 1999 (National ac chart) The Ultimate Love Song - Gavin Hope 1999(Top 10 National ac) I Wish You Were Here - Gavin Hope 1999 (album track) Isn’t It Strange - Gavin Hope (album track) If You Don’t Know - Temperence 1999 (National pop and dance chart) Until You Opened Your Mouth - Temperence 1999 (album track) It’s Your Move - Temperence 1999 (album track) Since Tomorrow - Emily Jordan 1999 Too Much In A Hurry To Get Nowhere - Upper Manhattan 1999 I Caught You Crying - Jason Allan 1999 (National charted single) As If -_Jason Allan 2000 (National charted single) Frozen In Time - Jason Allan 2000 (National charted single) I Don’t Want To Hear- Jason Allan 2000 Before You Never Call Me Again - Temperance 2000 (National charted single) On A Rainy Day - Kati Mac 2000 Every Song On The Radio - Gavin Hope 2000 You Were My Life - Stefano 2000 (album track) Another Day Another Song - Stefano 2001 The Best That I Can Be (Live) - Michael Burgess and cast 2001 *Performed for IOC Olympic Bid The Painful Way (20 doin 90) - Jason Allan (2001) Good Enough (To Love) - The Nylons 2002(forthcoming release) Open Spaces - Melissa Manchester 2002 (forthcoming release) I’m In Love With My Best Friend’s Ex - Temperence (forthcoming release) I Wanna Write A Song For Celine Dion - The Collins Pickell Project 2001) You Want It This Way - The Collins Pickell Project 2001 He’s Planning His Funeral - The Collins Pickell Project 2001 Do You Mind If We Talk About Bill - Collins Pickell 2002 Pop Remix The Summer Song - Tropicola 2002 ***On A Rainy Day by Kati Mac was featured on the NBC soap opera “Passions” ***Frozen In Time by Jason Allan was released in June 2001 on the aids benefit album “Utopia” (US release) also features: Elton John, Melissa Etherigde and Aretha Franklin and Cyndi Lauper

Location Burbank, CA - USA

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