Lucy Simon

American composer for the theatre and of popular songs. Lucy Simon recorded and performed as a singer and songwriter, and was known for the musicals The Secret Garden (1991) and Doctor Zhivago (2011). Born on 5 May 1940 in Manhattan, New York City, N.Y., USA. Died on 20 October 2022 in Piermont, N.Y., USA. Simon was a sister of Joanna Simon, Peter Simon (5), and [a36603]. With Carly, she sang in 'The Simon Sisters'. Lucy set "Winkin', Blinkin' And Nod" to music, and the song charted when released as a single. After the duo recorded two albums for the Kapp label in 1964, Lucy left to marry and raise a family, while Carly persued a solo career. Reunited in in 1969 for an album of children's music, Lucy returned to her home life, while Carly became a star. Often backing her younger sister up in the studio, Lucy recorded two albums of her own for RCA. Lucy is a Grammy winning producer, and a Tony and Academy Award nominated songwriter. She died of cancer the day after her sister Joanna died from the same disease.