Larry Fallon (born Lawrence James Freaso; September 8, 1936 – June 2, 2005) was an American composer, arranger and record producer.

Larry Fallon
Birth nameLawrence James Freaso
Born(1936-09-08)September 8, 1936
DiedJune 2, 2005(2005-06-02) (aged 68)
Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation(s)Music director, record producer

Career

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Fallon's arranger credits include Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, Nico's Chelsea Girl, Jimmy Cliff's Wonderful world, Beautiful People, the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and Gil Scott-Heron's Bridges. He played the distinctive harpsichord arrangement on Morrison's "Cyprus Avenue". He also arranged horns and strings on the Looking Glass's first album, Looking Glass. He co-wrote Traffic's "Shanghai Noodle Factory."

Fallon died in Hoboken, New Jersey, at the age of 68.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Larry Fallon Musical Director". Variety. June 14, 2005. ISSN 0042-2738.
  2. ^ "Larry Fallon Obituary". The New York Times. June 2, 2005.
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