Matthew Wilder

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Born January 24, 1953, Manhattan, New York, New York, is an American musician, composer and record producer. Matthew was one half of a folk duo called Matthew & Peter before striking out on his own in 1978. At that point he became a background vocalist for Bette Midler and Ricki Lee Jones. Not much happened until he released "I Don't Speak the Language" with the top 6 pop hit "Break My Stride" in 1983. The follow up "The Kid's American" peaked at #33 and then it was downhill from there chart wise. He continued his career as a writer and producer for the likes of No Doubt, 702, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, The Belle Brigade, King Charles, Joanna Pacitti and many others. He provided the vocals for the Ling character in Disney's "Mulan". His last chart entry was in 1985 with the #52 charting single "Bouncin' Off Walls".

On GEMA database also credited as "Meriam Wilder".

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Break My Stride

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I'll Make a Man out of You

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A Girl Worth Fighting For

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The Kid's American

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I Don't Speak The Language

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World Of The Rich And Famous

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Love Above The Ground Floor

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I Don't Speak The Language (Reprise)

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I Was There

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Ladder Of Lovers

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Matthew Wilder has released 8+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Bouncin' Off The Walls, Bouncin' Off The Walls, Hey Little Girl. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Matthew Wilder's most popular tracks include Break My Stride, I'll Make a Man out of You, A Girl Worth Fighting For, The Kid's American, I Don't Speak The Language. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Born January 24, 1953, Manhattan, New York, New York, is an American musician, composer and record producer. Matthew was one half of a folk duo called Matthew & Peter before striking out on his own i... Read the full biography on this page.

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