Paul Louis Hardcastle (born 10 December 1957) is an English composer, musician, record producer, songwriter, radio presenter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his song "19", which went to number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
Early life
Born in Kensington, London, England, on 10 December 1957, Hardcastle is the son of Joyce (née Everett, 1930–1991) and Louis Hardcastle (1915–2000).
^ Sexton, Paul (1993). The Definitive Paul Hardcastle (Liner notes). Connoisseur Collection.
^ "Birth of Paul Louis Hardcastle", England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916–2005
