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Louis St. Louis

1950 – 2021

American composer

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Lived 1950 – 2021 (aged 70–71). Louis St. Louis was an American composer, singer, music arranger, arrangement and songwriter.

Louis St. Louis (May 26, 1942 – March 26, 2021) was an American songwriter, music arranger and singer, famous for songs written for Grease, particularly the song "Sandy" (co-written with Screamin' Scott Simon), which was a hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 2 on the UK Singles chart, and for John Travolta and performing "Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen" and "Mooning" (songs originally from the musical, where they were sung by a character named Roger that was cut from the film) with Cidny (then Cindy) Bullens on the soundtrack.

St. Louis was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 26, 1942. He died March 26, 2021, at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.

Works Soon (1971) – vocal arrangements/music director Over Here! (1974) – vocal and dance arrangements/music director The Wild Party (1975) – additional music for Nadine's dance Truckload (1975) – composer Grease (1978) – creative music consultant and music adapter Composer "Sandy" Performer: "Mooning" and "Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen" The Fan (1981) – additional show songs Grease 2 (1982) – composer All the Right Moves (1983) – composer (song "Hold Me Close To You") Ironweed (1987) – as Piano Man Smokey Joe's Cafe (1995) – composer, arranged songs, conductor Jesus Christ Superstar (2008 production) – arranger Joker's Game (2011 China production) – composer, music director

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Who was Louis St. Louis?

American composer (1942-2021)

When was Louis St. Louis born?

Louis St. Louis was born in 1950 in Detroit.

When did Louis St. Louis die?

Louis St. Louis died on 26 March 2021 in Englewood.

What was Louis St. Louis's occupation?

Louis St. Louis was a composer, singer, music arranger, arrangement and songwriter.

What nationality was Louis St. Louis?

Louis St. Louis was American.

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· Wikipedia: Louis St. Louis

· Wikidata: Q6688205

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