Died On This Date (November 22, 2008) Alan Gordon / Co-Wrote “Happy Together”
themusicsover Alan Gordon
April 22, 1944 – November 22, 2008
Alan Gordon was a songwriter many popular songs during the ’60s and ’70s. The list of those who have recorded his songs or co-written with him is staggering. It includes, Three Dog Night, the Turtles, Tammy Wynette, Alice Cooper, Bobby Darin, Freddy Fender, the Ojays, Frank Zappa, and the Lovin’ Spoonful. Two of the biggest hits co-written by Gordon and writing partner, Garry Bonner, were “Happy Together” (the Turtles) and “Celebrate” (Three Dog Night). Alan Gordon was 64 when he died of cancer on November 22, 2009.
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