Paul Leka

Paul Leka
Born(1943-02-20)February 20, 1943
Bridgeport, Connecticut
DiedOctober 12, 2011(2011-10-12) (aged 68)
Sharon, Connecticut
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
  • pianist
  • arranger
  • orchestrator
Spouse
Engjellushe Leka
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(before 2011)​
Children4

Paul Leka (February 20, 1943[1] – October 12, 2011) was an American songwriter, record producer, pianist, arranger, and orchestrator,[2] most notable for co-writing the 1960s hits "Green Tambourine" and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", the latter of which has become a standard song at sporting events.[3]

  1. ^ "Paul Leka Obituary". Connecticut Post. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Dead was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ See, for example, DJ's Choice: Official Football Sunday (Turn Up The Music, 2002); www.allmusic.com.