Scott English

For the basketball player, see Scott English (basketball).
Scott English
Born
Sheldon David English

(1937-01-10)January 10, 1937
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2018(2018-11-16) (aged 81)
London, England
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • arranger
  • record producer
Employer(s)Warner Brothers, EMI
Notable work"Hi Ho Silver Lining", "Brandy", "Bend Me, Shape Me", "Help Me Girl"
StylePop
SpousesJacquiline Tames, Elfie Redburn
Children2

Sheldon David "Scott" English (January 10, 1937 – November 16, 2018) was an American songwriter, arranger and record producer. He is best known as the co-writer of "Brandy" which he wrote with Richard Kerr.[1] The song became a No. 1 hit for Barry Manilow in 1974, with the title changed to "Mandy". English had also released a single of "Brandy" which reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1971,[2] and entered the US charts in March 1972.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Discogs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 184. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.