Michael Masser
Songwriter and music producer
Born
Died
2015
11 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent songwriter and music producer, contributions spanned several decades, with notable collaborations with various artists. Masser achieved recognition for writing songs for top charting artists and produced successful albums. Significant works include 'The Greatest Love of All' and 'Touch Me in the Morning' performed by Whitney Houston and Diana Ross, respectively. His work in the music industry helped shape popular music during the 1970s and 1980s.
Wrote 'The Greatest Love of All' for Whitney Houston
Composed 'Touch Me in the Morning' for Diana Ross
Produced numerous hit songs and albums
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