Real Name: Corey Mitchell Hart
Date of Birth / Formation: May 31, 1962
Age / Status: 64 years old
Origin: Canada
Lead / Key Member: Corey Hart (solo singer-songwriter)
Primary style: 1980s pop-rock with synth-pop and ballad influences
Breakthrough period: Early–mid 1980s
Sales: Over 16 million records sold worldwide (career total reported)
Corey Hart is a Canadian singer-songwriter who became a major pop-rock star in the 1980s. He is best known for his iconic 1983 hit 'Sunglasses at Night', which featured a memorable music video and became a symbol of the decade's style. Hart followed this success with several other hits, including the ballad 'Never Surrender'. Known for his brooding image and melodic songwriting, he achieved significant success in both Canada and the United States. Hart has sold over 16 million records worldwide and remains a beloved figure in Canadian music, celebrated for his contributions to the pop-rock genre.
Corey Hart emerged as a solo singer-songwriter in the early 1980s. He broke through with the 1983 single "Sunglasses at Night," whose stark hook and memorable video captured MTV-era attention and helped establish his brooding, stylised image. [1] [2] [3]
Across the mid-1980s Hart followed up with melodic ballads and rock-tinged singles that broadened his appeal in Canada and the United States. His mix of synth textures, anthemic choruses and image-driven videos made him a recognizable figure of the decade. [1] [2] [3]
Chart summary: Hart achieved major chart success in Canada and maintained a notable presence in the United States during the 1980s; signature singles like "Sunglasses at Night" and "Never Surrender" were widely played. This profile does not include a verified UK No. 1 single or album.
Corey Mitchell Hart was born on May 31, 1962; he later became a prominent Canadian singer-songwriter of the 1980s. [1]
A concise 1980s snapshot paired with a source-linked status update checked on 17 July 2026.
The profile’s own 1980s timeline captures Corey Hart’s era-defining momentum. These late-decade milestones anchor the period in the original profile.
No death date listed. Wikidata does not list a death date for Corey Hart (singer). MusicBrainz lists Dreaming Time Again (3 May 2019) as the newest catalogued ep linked to Corey Hart (singer). The catalogue note is used as a documented update, rather than a claim about touring or an unverified 2026 project.
No short interview quotation was included because an exact, attributable public transcript could not be verified for this profile.
Annotations below describe each song's release context and thematic focus as they appear in the existing profile.
Lyrics note: Full copyrighted lyrics are not reproduced. The notes below are original summaries of each song’s themes and imagery.
Lyric theme: Dark, synth-driven pop exploring guarded encounters and nocturnal secrecy, delivered with a moody vocal and stark riff.
Lyric theme: An anthemic mid-tempo ballad about resilience and resolve, showcasing earnest vocals and sweeping pop-rock arrangement.
Lyric theme: A romantic, hook-led pop-rock track addressing relationship yearning with glossy production and emotive delivery.
Lyric theme: A dramatic pop ballad centered on devotion and emotional openness, built around lush arrangements and soaring chorus lines.
Lyric theme: A soulful pop-rock number that emphasizes inner feeling and connection, with warm melodies and rhythmic drive.