BBC bosses initially planned to scrap Goodnight Sweetheart after failing to see its humour. In the 90’s show’s creators Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran pitched the idea to the head of comedy ...

While on tour, Sha Na Na performed with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Steve Martin, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel. Simon composed multiple songs and solo albums for the band, while also helping ...

Mr. Simon wrote songs for Sha Na Na’s albums, but his best-known composition was “Sandy,” from the 1978 hit movie version of the Broadway musical “Grease,” for which he wrote the lyrics ...

Scott Simon, who dedicated 52 years playing the piano for doo-wop group Sha Na Na, died Thursday in Ojai ... with Louis St. Louis to co-write the song “Sandy,” which was performed by John ...

While Sha Na Na primarily played classic ’50s and ’60s songs, Simon composed multiple songs and solo albums performed by the band and by himself on records and on TV. In addition to his ...

Simon co-wrote the song "Sandy" from 'Grease,' and famously ... the dynamic keyboard player for rock and roll revivalists Sha Na Na for more than 50 years, has died. He was 75.

The film featured the hit song "Sandy," which Simon co-wrote with Louis St. Louis and John Travolta sang. Sha Na Na also starred in its eponymous syndicated variety show from 1977-81. Over the ...

He also collaborated with Louis St. Louis to co-write the song “Sandy,” which was performed by John Travolta in the movie. The single reached Number Two on the U.K. Singles Chart, remaining there for ...

That same year, he joined Sha Na Na, the doo wop revival group who rose to fame covering '50s rock 'n' roll songs and even performing at Woodstock in 1969.

Scott Simon, the long-time pianist for the doo-wop band Sha Na Na, has died aged 75 ... performing various song as Johnny Casino and the Gamblers. Several of their performances – including ...

The film featured the hit song "Sandy," which Simon co-wrote with Louis St. Louis and John Travolta sang. Sha Na Na also starred in its eponymous syndicated variety show from 1977-81. Over the years, ...