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Eric Justin Kaz (born 21 January 1946[1])is an American singer-songwriter born inBrooklyn, New York.[2] Besides his solo work, Kaz was a member ofBlues Magoos for their fourth and fifth albums,Never Goin' Back to Georgia andGulf Coast Bound.[3] Kaz has had many songwriting accolades and awards from ASCAP and CMA, top-ten hits in pop and R&B, number one country hits byGeorge Strait and many others, as well as adult contemporary hits, including the number one hit song 'That's What Love is All About' byMichael Bolton.[4] He also was a member of the bandAmerican Flyer along withCraig Fuller ofPure Prairie League,Steve Katz ofBlood, Sweat & Tears, andDoug Yule ofThe Velvet Underground for two albums released on the United Artists label in the late 1970s.
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Although Eric Kaz never achieved great commercial success as a performer, he has consistently been in the spotlight as a songwriter through the decades.[5][6] Among his most popular compositions are:
For Tracy Nelson, he contributed four compositions to her landmark gospel album, Mother Earth: Bring Me Home (Reprise Records, 1971, reissued on CD in 2005).
He also provided music, including the memorable theme song, forBrian De Palma's 1968 and 1970 filmsGreetings andHi, Mom! (both starringRobert De Niro).
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