Tom Whitlock

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Tom Whitlock is a songwriter and lyricist best known for his Academy Award and Golden Globe winning song "Take My Breath Away" from the movie Top Gun, which he co-wrote with Giorgio Moroder. The duo produced four other Top Gun songs (including the Kenny Loggins hit "Danger Zone").

Whitlock and Moroder also co-wrote the official theme for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. "Take My Breath Away" was recently recut by Jessica Simpson, selling another 6 million records.

Whitlock currently resides in Springfield, Missouri.

Also a member of the band, The Dog People, with Michael Granda, aka, Supe dujour, Jim Wunderle, and Terry Wilson! (Springfield News Leader)