You may not know the name, but you surely know the work of tunesmith John DeNicola. His Oscar-winning (Ive Had) the Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing, one of the most requested love songs of the past generation, continues to touch hearts to this day. DeNicola also wrote the power ballad Hungry Eyes, that treasured movies other mega hit. And over the years, DeNicola has penned tunes and produced records for an eclectic spectrum of artists from John Waite to Maroon 5 forerunners Karas Flowers to Moby Grape great Peter Lewis. So you could say the mans been busy. Now, finally, John DeNicola has made some me time, recording The Why Because, his debut album as a solo artist. Its a beautiful collection of his original songs as only he can do them well, him along with a host of musicians hes come to know in his illustrious career.