Artists who have recorded Bob Halligan, Jr. songs:- KISS
- Cher
- Michael Bolton
- Judas Priest
- Blue Oyster Cult
- Joan Jett
- KIX (”Don’t Close Your Eyes”- GOLD single, #11 Billboard Hot 100)
- The Guess Who
- Humble Pie
- Jennifer Rush
- Rik Emmett of Triumph
- Helix
- Icon- 6 songs on “Night of the Crime” voted Top 10 all-time AOR albums by Kerrang Magazine
- Kathy Mattea
- Bob Carlisle
Currently writing for Judas Priest, Rob Halford, & Ceili Rain
Partial List of Songwriter Hits (*denotes Gold or Platinum certification)(plus 105 other cuts)
Mainstream market:| Songs: | Artist: | Year: |
| Love Travels | Kathy Mattea | 1997 |
| Could’ve Been You | Cher* | 1992 |
| The Way You Love Me | Rik Emmett (Canada)* | 1990 |
| Midnight Mirage | Jennifer Rush (Germany)* | 1989/90 |
| Rise To It | Kiss* | 1989/90 |
| Still In Love With You | Cher* | 1989/90 |
| Read My Body | Kiss* | 1989/90 |
| Forever Eyes | Michael Bolton | 1989/90 |
| Gina | Michael Bolton* | 1987 |
| Outlaw | Joan Jett | 1987 |
| Make Rick Now War | Blue Oyster Cult | 1986 |
| Some Heads Are Gonna Roll | Judas Priest* | 1984 |
| Rock You | Helix (Canada)* | 1987 |
| Take These Chains | Judas Priest* | 1982 |
Motion Picture Soundtrack Cuts:| Songs: | Film: | Year: |
| Cold Chills | Wayne’s World | 1992 |
| This Means War | Light of Day | 1987 |
| This Raging Fire | Iron Eagle | 1986 |
Contemporary Christian Market:| Songs: | Artist: | Year: |
| First, Last and Always | Bob Carlisle | 2000 |
| Peace Has Broken Out | Marie Brennan | 2000 |
| That’s All The Lumber You Sent | Eli | 1998 |
| I Don’t Need A Picture | Considering Lily | 1997 |
| Got the Joy | Sierra | 1997 |
You Then Me Then You Then Me
(from Grammy nominated album) | Rebecca St. James | 1996 |
| Giving You The Rest of My Life | Bob Carlisle | 1994 |
| I Come Out Fighting | Geoff Moore and the Distance | 1990 |
| I Can I Will | Rick Cua | 1989 |
| Young Boy Young Girl | Rick Cua | 1989 |
| Don’t Say Suicide | Rick Cua | 1985 |
Wrote and released 7 Albums for his Celtic Rock Band-Ceili Rain:- Whatever Makes You Dance
- Change In Your Pocket
- No You No Me
- Erasures On Pencils
- Say Kay-lee
- We’re Making A Party
- Sprung
Have sung on records with:- Billy Joel
- Michael Bolton
- Joan Jett
- Darlene Love
- Michael McDonald
- Joe Lynn Turner
- Felix Cavaliere from the Rascals
Sang lead on US national commercials for:- M&M’s
- Carefree Sugarless gum
- Folgers Coffee
- Miller Genuine Draft
- Wrote and sang 2 European Coca Cola commercials.
- Co-wrote the theme song and an additional song for a TV pilot by Jim Henson called “Infini-TV” which was never picked up for production after the pilot was made. Worked in the studio with his “Muppeteers” coaching them on the vocals.
Awards and Recognitions:Contemporary Christian Rock song of the Year, 1989: “I Can, I Will” co-written with and recorded by Rick Cua
Nominated for a CableAce award- 1992- for the song “Let Me Be Your Friend” for Best Original Song. Appeared in the Nickeloeon show “Roundhouse.”
Unity Award-Music Group of the Year, 2005-Ceili Rain
Unity Award-Rock Song of the Year, 2005-Stomp
Unity Award-Music Video of the Year, 2005-Like A Train
Unity Award-Modern Rock / Alternative Album of the Year, 2005- Change In Your Pocket
Unity Award-Music Group of the Year, 2006 Ceili Rain
Sammy Award – Hall of Fame, June 2007
