Obituaries in the news Sep 5, 2009
Ellie Greenwich, `Chapel of Love' co-writer, dies. Ellie Greenwich, who co-wrote some of pop music's most enduring songs, including "Chapel of Love," "Be My Baby" and "Leader of the Pack," died Wednesday, according to her niece. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Leader of the pop song pack dies Aug 28, 2009
Ellie Greenwich is survived by her sister, a brother-in-law, her niece and nephew ... Ellie Greenwich, co-writer 'Chapel of Love', dies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Chapel of Love co-writer Ellie Greenwich dies Aug 27, 2009
Chapel of Love co-writer Ellie Greenwich dies - Music- msnbc ... Chapel of Love co-writer Ellie Greenwich dies ... Songwriter Ellie Greenwich is shown in New York in 1985. (MSNBC -- News)
Ellie Greenwich, Classic 1960s Hitmaker, Dead At 68 Aug 27, 2009
" Her career was so memorable that a Tony-nominated musical called "Leader of the Pack" (taken from the Shangri-Las song of the same name she wrote with Barry) based on her life was staged on Broadway. Born in New York and raised on Long Island, Greenwich performed in talent shows as a youngster and, as a teenager, had formed a group called the Jivettes.She met Barry in college, and after graduating worked for legendary rock songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (who wrote many songs for... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ellie Greenwich, 'Mountain High' among tunesmiths, dies at 68 Aug 27, 2009
Ellie Greenwich was a creative force behind such musical memories as Leader of the Pack. and Chapel of Love. (USA Today)
US pop songwriter Greenwich dies Aug 27, 2009
Ellie Greenwich was praised throughout her songwriting career. American songwriter Ellie Greenwich, who penned River Deep, Mountain High and other hits, has died, aged 68 ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Ellie Greenwich: Songwriter who composed Chapel of Love dies - 1 hr ago Ellie Greenwich, `Chapel of Love' co-writer, dies - 1 hr ago Ellie Greenwich, a Writer of Leader of the Pack, Dies at 68 - 3 hrs ago Ellie Greenwich, 68; songwriter had many hits - 5 hrs ago Songwriter Ellie Greenwich Dies at 68 -... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of 'Chapel of Love,' 'River Deep, Mountain High,' dies at age 68 Aug 27, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Ellie Greenwich, who co-wrote some of pop music's most enduring songs, including "Chapel of Love," ''Be My Baby" and "Leader of the Pack," died Wednesday, according to her niece. She was 68. Greenwich died of a heart attack at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, where she had been admitted a few days earlier for treatment of pneumonia, according to her niece, Jessica Weiner. Greenwich, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, was considered one of pop's most successful songwriters. She... (FOX61, CT)
Ellie Greenwich, 68; songwriter had many hits Aug 27, 2009
NEW YORK - Ellie Greenwich - who co-wrote some of pop music s most enduring songs, including Chapel of Love, Be My Baby, and Leader of the Pack - died yesterday, according to her niece ... Ellie Greenwich was one of the most important people in my career, Diamond said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Musical at a Glance: Susquenita Mar 11, 2009
Musical: Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Story ... Leads : Allison Speck (Ellie Greenwich), Wes Strayer (Jeff Barry), Emma Finkenbinder (Annie Golden), Hayley McLean (Darlene Love) and Zachary Hanson (Gus Sharkey) ... Summary: Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Story focuses on the life of Ellie Greenwich, one of the most prolific songwriters to have emerged from the Brill Building - New Yorks famous songwriting factory. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
