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Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil: Talk about their favorite Paul Simon songs
Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2005
Righteous Brother Sings Most-Performed Song
Legendary Righteous Brothers crooner Bill Medley performed alongside the Pacific Symphony Orchestra November 8 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Shown are (l-r): BMI’s Linda Livingston, Bill Medley, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. BMI songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” with Phil Spector,…
From News, posted 11.14.08
ELO Frontman Jeff Lynne Receives Million-Air Certificates
Songwriter and Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne was awarded Million-Air certificates for “Turn To Stone, “ which has earned over one million airplays, and “Don’t Bring Me Down,” for having over two million airplays. BMI’s Linda Livingston and Phil Graham presented Lynne the certificates at a recent visit to his studio in Los Angeles. BMI recognizes the songwriters, composers and music publishers of its million and…
From News, posted 11.04.08
Songwriters Play Benefit To Support Fulfillment Fund
In effort to help educationally underserved and economically disadvantage students attain their goals of higher education, BMI songwriters Charles Fox (“Killing Me Softly”), Melissa Manchester (“Midnight Blue”) and duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”), will perform at the Fulfillment Fund’s “The Songs of Our Lives” benefit concert. The benefit, to be held at The Geffen Playhouse…
From News, posted 6.24.08
BMI Board Salutes Dolly Parton
BMI’s Board of Directors saluted legendary BMI songwriter Dolly Parton at its 59th annual dinner honoring the Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), held April 17 in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI Board Chairman Cecil L. Walker and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, the dinner was held at the Bellagio hotel during the NAB convention.
From News, posted 4.18.07
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2005
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman were among those inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 36th annual induction and awards dinner held June 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.09.05
3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon
BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow2005 BMI Pop…
From News, posted 5.17.05
Frances Preston Among NY Heroes
BMI President and CEO Frances Preston was among the honorees last night (12/11) at the New York Heroes Awards held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The annual gala, sponsored by BMI and presented by the New York Chapter of the Recording Academy, honored Preston along with BMI songwriter/artists Daryl Hall and John Oates, Barry Mann and
From News, posted 12.14.03
Righteous Brother Bobby Hatfield Dies
Bobby Hatfield, half of legendary BMI singing duo The Righteous Brothers, was found dead Wednesday (11/5) in his hotel room in Kalamazoo, Michigan, his manager David Cohen said. He was 63. Hatfield was discovered by hotel staff a half-hour before a scheduled performance at Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University, the kick off to a four-day series of performances in Michigan and Ohio. The cause of death was unknown…
From News, posted 11.05.03
The Writer, The Singer, The Song
BMI songwriters Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil and Charlie Fox were center stage when The National Academy of Popular Music presented "The Writer, The Singer, The Song" concert at the Directors Guild of America theatre in Los Angeles. Eunice David, Producer; Cynthia Weil,
From News, posted 3.05.03
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil: A Songwriting Team for the Ages
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "On Broadway," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration": These are just a few of the classic songs that husband and wife team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil has written. The wildly successful partnership has spanned nearly every genre of popular music, from pop to rock to r&b to country, with film and stage work also figuring heavily in the mix.…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.02
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