John Braheny (December 9, 1938 – January 19, 2013) was an American author and singer-songwriter. He released a solo album in 1968, Some Kind of Change, on the Pete label. He was born in 1938 in Iowa.[1][2] He also wrote songs for others, including "December Dream" in 1967, which was recorded by The Stone Poneys who included lead vocalist Linda Ronstadt. It was released on the band's Evergreen - Volume Two album that year.

John Braheny
Born(1938-12-09)December 9, 1938
Iowa, United States
DiedJanuary 19, 2013(2013-01-19) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationWriter, singer-songwriter, journalist, teacher and consultant
GenreFolk-Rock
Website
www.johnbraheny.com

He died on January 19, 2013, aged 74.[3][4]

Discography

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  • 1968 Some Kind of Change (Pete Label)

Bibliography

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  • 2006 The Craft and Business of Songwriting: A Practical Guide to Creating and Marketing Artistically and Commercially Successful Songs (Writers Digest Books) ) now in its 3rd Edition
  • 1986 Songwriter's Handbook (American Song Festival)
  • 1982 The American Song Festival Songwriter's Handbook (Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase)

References

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  1. ^ Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF).
  2. ^ "John Braheny: Obituary - WSET.com - ABC13". WSET.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-17. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
  3. ^ "John Braheny: Obituary". Archived 2013-02-19 at archive.today ABC12 (WJRT). 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  4. ^ "John Braheny | Songwriters' mentor, 74". Philly.com. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
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