Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Piña Colada Song) [1979] 🎼 Did you know? 🤔 David Goldstein (born February 24, 1947), better known as Rupert Holmes, is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, dramatist, and author. He is widely known for the hit singles "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" (1979) and "Him" (1980). Holmes was born David Goldstein in Northwich, Cheshire, England. His father, Leonard Eliot Goldstein, was a United States Army warrant officer and bandleader. His mother, Gwendolen Mar

Rupert Holmes tells his own intimate behind the music story about the writing and recording of Escape (The Piña Colada Song) followed by a performance of the song. Recorded at the 2012 Rockers On Broadway benefit at The Cutting Room in New York City on October 15, 2012. | When a song takes you back in time

In case you missed the premiere, here is our official music video for "Escape" (The Piña Colada Song) 🎶 We recommend watching with a fresh beverage in hand, though it's not required. 🍹 | Straight No Chaser