David Michael Mortimer (born 14 July 1962) known professionally as David Austin is a British singer and songwriter, who released the single "Turn to Gold", co-written with George Michael in 1984. It reached No. 68 in the UK Singles Chart. The single featured backing vocals from George Michael, who called Austin his best friend in the documentary film, A Different Story. His follow-up single, "This Boy Loves The Sun", was released in the late summer of 1984 but did not chart. A third single, "Love While You Can" was released only in Japan. This also featured uncredited vocals by George Michael.