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Peter Allen

One of the best-known songwriters in Australian history, Peter Allen wrote a number of iconic hits during his 20-year career, from Christopher Cross' Oscar-winning "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" to the patriotic hit "I Still Call Australia Home." He was born on February 10, 1944, in Tenterfield, New South Wales, and released his self-titled debut album in 1971. Although his fourth solo album, 1976's Taught by Experts, went gold and spawned the Number 1 hit "I Go to Rio," Peter Allen enjoyed greater success as a songwriter for other artists. "I Honestly Love You," which h...