Marc Jordan facts for kids
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Marc Jordan
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Jordan at a Canadian Film Centre Gala in 2014
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| Birth name | Marc Wallace Jordan |
| Born | March 6, 1948 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, Keyboard |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | EMI/Blue Note, Warner Bros., RCA, CBS |
| Associated acts | Lunch at Allen's, Amy Sky |
Marc Wallace Jordan (born March 6, 1948) is a talented Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in the United States but grew up in Canada. Marc Jordan is famous for writing songs for many well-known artists like Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Cher, and Josh Groban.
In 1994, he won a special award called the Juno Award for "Producer of the Year." This was for his work on the song "Waiting for a Miracle." In 2014, he became the head of the Slaight Family Music Lab at the Canadian Film Centre, which helps new musicians.
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About Marc Jordan
Marc Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Charles Jordan, was also a singer from Canada. Marc grew up in a musical home in Toronto after his family moved back to Canada.
He first studied film at Brock University. But soon, he decided to follow his passion for music. He started by playing guitar for the singer Bobby Vee.
Early Music Career
In 1974, Marc Jordan released some songs with CBS Records in Canada. Even though these songs weren't huge hits, they caught the attention of American music producer Gary Katz. This led to Marc signing a deal with Warner Bros. Records in the U.S. in 1977.
During this time, he released the album Mannequin, which included popular Canadian songs like "Marina del Rey" and "Survival." His next album, Blue Desert (1979), is still considered a classic example of the "West Coast Sound" from that era.
In the 1980s, Marc Jordan signed with RCA. He released two more albums, Talking Through Pictures and C.O.W.. In 1988, he sang and helped write the theme song for an Australian movie called Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The song was even nominated for an AFI Award! A year later, he was nominated for a Genie Award for "Best Original Song" for "Shadow Dance," which he wrote for the film Shadow Dancing.
Later Career and Awards
Marc Jordan continued to create music. After releasing albums like Reckless Valentine and Cool Jam Black Earth on his own, he joined Blue Note/EMI Canada in 1999. He then released two more albums, This Is How Men Cry and Make Believe Ballroom, which had more of a jazz sound.
In 2016, Marc Jordan performed with a group called Lunch At Allen's. The group included other Canadian singers like Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, and Ian Thomas. They toured different towns in Ontario, Canada.
Marc Jordan is married to fellow singer-songwriter Amy Sky. They live in Toronto and have two children, Ezra and Zoe. Both Marc and Amy are UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors for Canada. This means they help raise awareness and support for children's rights around the world.
Marc Jordan also tried acting! He made his first movie appearance in 2010 in a sports musical called Score: A Hockey Musical. He played Edgar Gordon, a peaceful father whose son is a talented hockey player.
His most recent album of new songs, Waiting for the Sun to Rise, came out on April 21, 2023. In October 2023, Marc Jordan and his long-time friend John Capek were honored by being added to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. This is a big achievement that celebrates their amazing songwriting careers.
Songs Written by Marc Jordan
Marc Jordan has written many songs that have been performed by other famous artists. Here are some of them:
- Alfie Zappacosta
- Susan Aglukark
- Jim Brickman
- Cher
- Chicago
- Joe Cocker
- Holly Cole
- Natalie Cole
- Shawn Colvin
- Renée Geyer
- Josh Groban
- Molly Johnson
- David Hasselhoff
- Jeff Healey
- Don Johnson
- Kansas
- Kenny Loggins
- The Manhattan Transfer
- Amanda Marshall
- Iain Matthews
- Olivia Newton-John
- The Nylons
- Robert Priest
- Bonnie Raitt
- Diana Ross
- Runrig
- Sawyer Brown
- René Shuman
- Amy Sky
- Rod Stewart
- Tiffany
- Kim Carnes
- Keith Harkin
- John Paul Young
Albums by Marc Jordan
Marc Jordan has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- Mannequin (1978)
- Blue Desert (1979)
- A Hole in the Wall (1983)
- Talking Through Pictures (1987)
- Cow (1990)
- Reckless Valentine (1993)
- Cool Jam Black Earth (1996)
- This Is How Men Cry (1999)
- Make Believe Ballroom (2004)
- Crucifix in Dreamland (2010)
- On a Perfect Day (2013)
- Both Sides (2019)
- He Sang She Sang (2022)
- Waiting for the Sun to Rise (2023)
Live Albums
- Live (1980)
- Live: Now and Then (1999)
Compilation Albums
- Living in Marina del Rey and Other Stories (2002)
- Norm Amadio and Friends (2009)
