Nancy Binns Reed

American songwriter, and composer of musicals and operas Nancy Reed remains mostly famous to have written the song "Oh Happy Day" back in 1952. In the 1950's, the guitarist Don Howard Koplow adjusted the lyrics and copyrighted this song. Some time afterwards, Reed claimed ownership of the tune. Reed and Howard eventually settled, with each receiving co-writer credits as they agreed to share the royalties. Born: 1924 Died: 26 February 2000 in Burke, Virginia, USA