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Brown, L. Russell (Lawrence Russell), 1940-

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Biography

Lawrence "Larry" Russell Brown (born June 29, 1940), known as L. Russell Brown, is an American lyricist and composer. He is most noted for his songs, co-written with Irwin Levine, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" and "Knock Three Times"—international hits for the 1970s pop music group Tony Orlando and Dawn. He also co-wrote "C'mon Marianne" for The Four Seasons, and The Partridge Family 1971 song, "I Woke Up In Love This Morning".

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree, 1972

 Item — Box 3: Series Vocal_sheet_music_001, Folder: Ti-To, Object: 1
Identifier: Vocal_sheet_music_001
Scope and Contents

Taylor, Russ (Arranger)

Dates: Publication: 1972