Nielsen/Pearson was an American pop-rock duo consisting of Mark Pearson and Reed Nielsen. Known for their soft rock ballads and tight vocal harmonies, the pair achieved limited commercial success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their most significant hit, "If You Should Sail", reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. Despite their brief tenure in the limelight, Nielsen/Pearson left a distinctive mark on the pop-rock genre with their smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics.