L. Russell Brown, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

L. Russell Brown

American composer and lyricist

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1940

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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".