Les Reed, songwriter for Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, dies age 83

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The Woking-born songwriter wrote Tom Jones hits Delilah and It’s Not Unusual, as well as Leeds United anthem Marching on Together

Songwriter Les Reed, the co-writer of Tom Jones’s hits Delilah and It’s Not Unusual, has died age 83, his family has confirmed. Artists including Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Shirley Bassey also recorded songs written by Reed.

 

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Лес Рид, сочинявший песни для Тома Джонса и Энгельберта Хампердинка умер в возрасте 83 года.

The man who jointly composed Marching On Together. RIP, Les.

Rip Les Reed and thank you for the music you gave to all of us !

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