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Alan O'Day, who crafted popular songs for artists like the Righteous
Brothers and Helen Reddy before scoring a No. 1 of his own with the
bouncy 1977 hit "Undercover Angel," lost his battle with cancer on
Friday, his record label announced. He was 72.
The songwriter, producer and artist died at his home in Westwood,
Calif. surrounded by family and friends.
"Alan continued to write and perform until his last days," a statement
from 1st Phase Records reads. "Alan was a generous man who gave his
heart and soul to the music industry."
O'Day signed with Warner Bros. in 1971, later writing "Train of
Thought" for Cher, "Rock and Roll Heaven" for the Righteous Brothers,
and the 1974 No. 1 "Angel Baby" by Helen Reddy. Three years later he
landed at the top of the Hot 100 with his own single, "Undercover
Angel."
In the 1980s, O'Day teamed up with Janis Liebhart to co-write dozens
of songs for the popular "Muppet Babies" cartoons.
Throughout his career, O'Day's songs were performed by artists ranging
from Johnny Mathis, the 5th Dimension, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield,
Tony Orlando, Three Dog Night and Paul Anka, among others.
O'Day is survived by his wife, Yuka. Funeral services are pending.
Ray Arthur
Alan O'Day, who crafted popular songs for artists like the Righteous
Brothers and Helen Reddy before scoring a No. 1 of his own with the
bouncy 1977 hit "Undercover Angel," lost his battle with cancer on
Friday, his record label announced. He was 72.
The songwriter, producer and artist died at his home in Westwood,
Calif. surrounded by family and friends.
"Alan continued to write and perform until his last days," a statement
from 1st Phase Records reads. "Alan was a generous man who gave his
heart and soul to the music industry."
O'Day signed with Warner Bros. in 1971, later writing "Train of
Thought" for Cher, "Rock and Roll Heaven" for the Righteous Brothers,
and the 1974 No. 1 "Angel Baby" by Helen Reddy. Three years later he
landed at the top of the Hot 100 with his own single, "Undercover
Angel."
In the 1980s, O'Day teamed up with Janis Liebhart to co-write dozens
of songs for the popular "Muppet Babies" cartoons.
Throughout his career, O'Day's songs were performed by artists ranging
from Johnny Mathis, the 5th Dimension, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield,
Tony Orlando, Three Dog Night and Paul Anka, among others.
O'Day is survived by his wife, Yuka. Funeral services are pending.
Ray Arthur
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