Dan Hartman

Dan Hartman started putting out solo records in the mid-1970s, around the time he released 'Relight My Fire.' That track was a cover of a Doors song, but his version had a different kind of energy that caught some attention. He worked with composer Vince DiCola on a few things, including the theme for the movie 'Tron' and the song 'I Can Dream About You.'

You can hear a mix of styles in his music, from soul to synth-pop. Songs like 'Instant Replay' and 'We Are The Young' have that upbeat, melodic feel he was known for. He wrote material that other artists ended up recording later on.

Hartman's career had its complications, with some talk about his stage presence and lyrics at the time. He kept writing and recording through different phases, but never quite settled into one predictable sound. The music itself, pieces like 'Easy Street' or 'River's Risin',' holds up as straightforward pop from that era.