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Pop Songwriter Talay Riley Dies at 35 in East London Stabbing
music1 month ago

Pop Songwriter Talay Riley Dies at 35 in East London Stabbing

Talay Riley, real name Mark “Yinka” Orabiyi, a Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa, H.E.R. and others, died at 35 after a stabbing in East London on June 5; a second man was injured, and three people were arrested and later released as police investigate. Riley’s credits include Dua Lipa’s Last Dance, Khalid’s Young Dumb & Broke, and H.E.R.’s Lights On, and he earned a Grammy for H.E.R.’s self-titled album. His family and peers, including Stormzy and Khalid, paid tributes, while his brother Scribz Riley shared a heartfelt tribute to his talent and kindness.

via Rolling Stone|
#dua-lipa#east-london-stabbing#music
Don Schlitz, Songwriting Icon Behind The Gambler, Dies at 73
entertainment3 months ago

Don Schlitz, Songwriting Icon Behind The Gambler, Dies at 73

Don Schlitz, the Nashville-based songwriter who penned The Gambler and wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, The Judds and others, died at 73 after a sudden illness in a Nashville hospital. A respected figure in country music, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, earned multiple ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year honors, and left a lasting legacy on the genre with songs that helped expand country’s reach.

via Fox News|
#country-music-hall-of-fame#don-schlitz#entertainment
Neil Sedaka: Pop Icon and Prolific Songwriter Dies at 86
entertainment4 months ago

Neil Sedaka: Pop Icon and Prolific Songwriter Dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Oh! Carol' and 'Laughter in the Rain,' died at 86. With more than 700 songwriting credits, Sedaka helped shape early-60s pop and earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and Songwriters Hall of Fame induction; his work also included timeless songs recorded by Elvis, Sinatra, and Captain & Tennille. He is survived by his wife Leba, their children, and grandchildren.

via USA Today|
#death#entertainment#laughter-in-the-rain
Neil Sedaka, Brill Building-era Hitmaker, Dies at 86
entertainment4 months ago

Neil Sedaka, Brill Building-era Hitmaker, Dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, a prolific pop songwriter whose career stretched from post‑World War II hits to the Elton John era, died at 86. He wrote classics such as Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Love Will Keep Us Together, formed a long-running partnership with Howard Greenfield, and collaborated with stars like Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Elton John and Clay Aiken. With multiple No. 1 and Top 10 hits, he later relaunched as a performer and appeared on American Idol; he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He is survived by his wife Leba, two children, and three grandchildren.

via NBC News|
#brill-building#entertainment#neil-sedaka
Neil Sedaka, Brill Building Pop Icon, Dies at 86
music4 months ago

Neil Sedaka, Brill Building Pop Icon, Dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the Brooklyn-born singer–songwriter behind hits such as Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Laughter in the Rain, has died at 86. A Brill Building mainstay who also wrote for others (including Connie Francis and the Captain & Tennille) and played a pivotal role in ABBA’s early European success, Sedaka enjoyed a lasting six-decade career highlighted by a 1970s comeback with Elton John’s support. He earned multiple Grammy nominations and Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, retired in 2022, and sold his catalog in 2024. He is survived by his wife Leba Strassberg and two children.

via Variety|
#breaking-up-is-hard-to-do#brill-building#laughter-in-the-rain
Sonny Curtis, Iconic Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88
obituaries10 months ago

Sonny Curtis, Iconic Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88

Sonny Curtis, a legendary songwriter known for 'I Fought the Law' and the theme song for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' has died at 88. He was a member of The Crickets, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and contributed significantly to rock and country music with a career spanning over six decades.

via AL.com|
#i-fought-the-law#mary-tyler-moore-show-theme#obituaries
Sonny Curtis, Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88
entertainment10 months ago

Sonny Curtis, Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88

Sonny Curtis, a legendary songwriter and musician known for writing 'I Fought the Law' and the theme for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' has died at 88. He was a key figure in early rock and roll, a member of The Crickets, and contributed to numerous hits across decades, earning induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#i-fought-the-law#rock-and-roll