Hope Billy Preston / The Weather Girls

"Hope" comes from the season 1 episode "Reunions" where it was performed by Gene Anthony Ray.

Songwriter

The song was written by Paul Jabara and Bob Esty.


Paul Jabara is an American actor, singer and songwriter. Appearing in stage shows like "Hair", "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

As a singer he has released 5 solo albums. He has also written songs for Donna Summer, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross. He also wrote the music for the film "Thank God It's Friday" which starred Valeri Landsburg.

He also wrote "Beautiful Dreamer" which appeared on Fame.


Bob Esty is an American Songwriter and disco record Producer who worked with Donna Summer, The Weather Girls, and Cher.

Original Artist

The song was originally recorded by Billy Preston in 1981 for his "The Way I Am" Album.

The song was also recorded by The Weather Girls for their1982 Success Album, which was produced by Paul Jabara who wrote or cowrote most of the songs.

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