Film & Television
License To Drive (Soundtrack)
20th Century Fox / MCA Records – 1988
Song: Sweet Surrender
Artist: Brenda K. Starr
Written by: Jeff Silverman and John Philip Shenale
Comments:
“License to Drive” is a teenage adventure film that was released in the United States on July 6, 1988. The movie grossed over $20 million at the North American box office. “License to Drive” starred teen idols Corey Haim and Corey Feldman.
“Sweet Surrender” was written by Jeff Silverman and John Philip Shenale and sung by Brenda K. Starr. The song was included in the movie soundtrack.
About John Philip Shenale:
Phil and I played on numerous records together including several by Rick Springfield. We also performed live with Redbone. Shenale is best known for his string arrangements with Tori Amos and as the producer Willy DeVille’s last four records.
He has also been featured on albums by Jane’s Addiction, Tracy Chapman, Billy Idol, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, The Bangles, Dionne Warwick, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and John Hiatt to name a few.
