Don Black: Biography, Facts and Career
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Donald Blackstone (born 21 June 1938), known professionally as Don Black, is an English lyricist. His works have included numerous musicals, movie, television themes and hit songs. He has provided lyrics for John Barry, Charles Strouse, Matt Monro, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Quincy Jones, Hoyt Curtin, Lulu, Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Meat Loaf, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Elmer Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Hayley Westenra, Ennio Morricone, A. R. Rahman, Marvin Hamlisch and Debbie Wiseman. AllMusic stated that "Black is perhaps best-known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and for the James Bond theme songs he co-wrote with composer John Barry: Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever and The Man with the Golden Gun."
Quick facts about Don Black
- Full name: Don Black
- Born: 1938-06-21
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q1238931
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Who is Don Black?
Donald Blackstone (born 21 June 1938), known professionally as Don Black, is an English lyricist.
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Don Black is United Kingdom.
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Don Black was born on 1938-06-21.
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