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Thomas Ross Whitlock (February 20, 1954 – February 18, 2023) was an American songwriter, best known for co-writing the Academy Award– and Golden Globe–winning song "Take My Breath Away", performed by Berlin from the film Top Gun, with Giorgio Moroder. He wrote the lyrics for another song for the film, "Danger Zone", performed by Kenny Loggins. == Career == Whitlock was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Many famous musicians visited the city as it hosted the television show Ozark... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Tom Whitlock first charted in 1986 with Take My Breath Away.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.