| Birth Day | May 17, 1944 |
| Birth Place | Bossier City, LA |
| Age | 76 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 11, 2014 (age 69) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Known for songs such as Yankee Lady and Mississippi, You're on My Mind. His songs were recorded by many music legends.
He graduated from Williams College in 1966. He avoided military Service in 1967 by moving to Montreal, Quebec.
He was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 2007.
He had three children with first wife Leslie.
His songs were recorded by Elvis Costello,
