Mark Barkan
Mark Barkan (1934 – May 8, 2020) was an American songwriter and record producer. He was also a musical director for the television show The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, which aired between September 7, 1968 and December 13, 1969.
He wrote many songs, including Lesley Gore's Top 5 hit "She's a Fool", the often-covered "Pretty Flamingo", which was a hit single for Manfred Mann in 1966;[1] "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter", which was a hit for Connie Francis in 1963 and "The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)" from The Banana Splits.[2][3]
Barkan died at his home in New York City on May 8, 2020, at age 85.[4]
References
- ↑ Lyrics to "Pretty Flamingo"
- ↑ Mark Barkan at SecondhandSongs.com
- ↑ Lyrics to "Banana Splits"
- ↑ Veteran pop and rock songwriter Mark Barkan dies at age 85. ABC News Radio. May 11, 2020. http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/5/11/veteran-pop-and-rock-songwriter-mark-barkan-dies-at-age-85.html. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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