Biography

Dean Friedman first marked his entry into pop consciousness with the chart success of his infectious hit single, Ariel, a quirkily irresistible and uncategorizable pop song about a free spirited, pot-smoking, vegetarian Jewish girl in a peasant blouse who lived, as the lyric goes, "...way on the other side of the Hudson". A slew of hits followed, including familiar radio staples such as Lucky Stars, Lydia, Rocking Chair, McDonald’s Girl and Woman of Mine. Friedman’s consummate songwriting and performing, have earned him a loyal international following, devoted to the sophisticated, funny and profound work of a master songsmith. "Songsmith Extraordinaire!" - Music Week , "An American Classic" - Tribune, “The Soundtrack of Our Lives” – NY Times, “One of the true greats of American music” – Liverpool Sound & Vision, are just of few of the superlatives used to describe Friedman's powerfully unique and original talent. Friedman’s latest album, ‘American Lullaby', has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics, alike. The long awaited, fan-funded, studio album contains 12 brand new original tracks, lyrical soundscapes and story-songs, bursting with life, love and survival in a surreal world. It contains instant classics like, ‘American Lullaby’, ‘Halfway Normal World’, ‘The Russians Are Coming’, ‘Welcome to Stupid Town’, ‘On a Summer’s Night', and more. This stunning recording further confirms Friedman’s status as one of the finest songwriters of his generation.