Talk:Rod McKuen

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[edit] Believed dead

I was convinced Rod McKuen had died some years ago, but apparently not. Deb 21:37, 12 Oct 2004 (UTC)

Thank God he hasn't, simply the best singer/songwriter ever try his haunting Adaggio for harps and strings, awesome! saw him some time ago in Bristol UK wonderful evening. Steve Addy Bristol UK User:82.45.21.103 05:00, 30 October 2005

[edit] F Ronald Gross, ghostwriter for McKuen

I notice that the article states that Rod McKuen "has proven to be a prolific songwriter, penning over 1500 songs"; however, I learned last night, that McKuen actually used many uncredited ghostwriters of which my cousin was one. Not only were my cousin's songs performed by McKuen but by many others...yet only McKuen has received the credit. No wonder my cousin was never able to get his songwriting career off the ground back in the 70's. I am not too familiar with McKuen's work but now have to wonder...which songs are actually his??? EAE, California User:204.109.29.5 19:23, 25 January 2006

This would be interesting to follow up on...post a message on his flight blog on the external links on his page Doc 14:29, 26 January 2006 (UTC)