Emerson Hart (born July 21 1969 in Washington, PA) is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. He grew up in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Biography Emerson Hart was the lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Tonic. Tonic?s first release, Lemon Parade, was a multi-platinum success, featuring the hit songs, "Open Up Your Eyes" and "If You Could Only See" (both written by Hart), the latter of which became radio?s most played Rock Song in 1997. In 1999, Tonic returned with their second album and the Mainstream Rock hit "You Wanted More". In 2002, Tonic released their third LP, Head On Straight. In 2003 Tonic received two Grammy nominations - one for best Rock Performance By Duo or Group With Vocal for "Take Me As I Am", which the group won, and the second for Best Rock Album. Hart also co-wrote the 2005 Ingram Hill hit "Almost Perfect" which reached top 25 on the Hot AC chart. On October 14,