John Braheny (December 9, 1938 – January 19, 2013) was an American author and singer-songwriter. He released a solo album in 1968, ''Some Kind of Change'', on the Pete label. He was born in 1938 in Iowa. He also wrote songs for others, including "December Dream" in 1967, which was recorded by

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who included lead vocalist

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. It was released on the band's ''Evergreen - Volume Two'' album that year. He died on January 19, 2013, aged 74.

Discography

* 1968 ''Some Kind of Change'' (Pete Label)

Bibliography

* 2006 ''The Craft and Business of Songwriting: A Practical Guide to Creating and Marketing Artistically and Commercially Successful Songs'' (Writers Digest Books) ) now in its 3rd Edition * 1986 ''Songwriter's Handbook'' (American Song Festival) * 1982 ''The American Song Festival Songwriter's Handbook'' (Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase)

References

External links

John Braheny website
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) * John Braheny Bioat allmusic.com
Interview With John Braheny
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