Music Deaths: Scott English, Wrote "Bend Me Shape Me"

SCOTT ENGLISH, 81

Died November 16, 2018

Born in Brooklyn.  Composer.  Wrote "bend Me Shape Me" for the American Breed  (#5-1968),  "Mandy" for Barry Manilow  (#1-1975)  Original name was Brandy.

On his own, "high On a Hill"  (#77-1964) and his version of "Brandy"  (#91-1972).

Also wrote "Help Me Girl" in 1966 with Larry Weiss.  It was a hit for Eric Burdon and the Outsiders.  Wrote songs for Thin Lizzy.