i know of him through his affiliation with early van morrison, but just looked him up on wikipedia--didn't realize how many great classics he wrote--twist and shout, here comes the night, i want candy, cry to me, etc. etc. died very young, unfortunately.
Bert Burns
It's amazing to me that someone as talented and prolific a rock and roll writer can go so unnoticed by so many for so long. Maybe it's just me, but I never heard of Mr. Burns until I saw the off-Broadway show: "Piece of my Heart" this weekend. Perhaps other here have heard of him (in fact, I'm sure of that given the level of expertise demonstrated on this site).
I've heard all the music (as I'm sure most of you have also), but never thought about who wrote those great tunes. Very good show about a great rock and roll writer/producer. If you are in NYC try and get tixs, you won't be disappointed.
I've heard all the music (as I'm sure most of you have also), but never thought about who wrote those great tunes. Very good show about a great rock and roll writer/producer. If you are in NYC try and get tixs, you won't be disappointed.
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