Peter Allen

Peter Allen (born Peter Richard Woolnough) was an Australian-born singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona and lavish costumes. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981. In addition to recording many albums, he enjoyed a cabaret and concert career, including appearing at the Radio City Music Hall riding a camel. His Australian patriotism song I Still Call Australia Home, has been used extensively in advertising campaigns, and was added to the National Film and Sound Archives Sounds of Australia registry in 2013.[1]

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