Songs Written by Kevin McAleaTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Kevin McAlea (born 10 April 1949) is an Irish keyboard player and songwriter, known for his work with Kate Bush, David Gilmour, and Barclay James Harvest and for writing English lyrics for the Nena song "99 Luftballons", as the international hit "99 Red Balloons". He also plays saxophone, guitar and uilleann pipes. He has built several analogue synthesiser systems and had an early interest in electronic music. McAlea was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He attended St. Malachy's College there.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Kevin McAlea first charted in 1983 with 99 Luftballons.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement, including 1 number‑one.