Ritchie Cordell | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Richard Joel Rosenblatt |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | March 10, 1943
Died | April 13, 2004 New York, U.S. | (aged 61)
Genres | Pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, record producer |
Ritchie Cordell (born Richard Joel Rosenblatt; March 10, 1943 – April 13, 2004) was an American songwriter, singer and record producer. He wrote and produced several hits for Tommy James and the Shondells, including "I Think We're Alone Now" (later also recorded by Lene Lovich, Tiffany and Girls Aloud) and "Mony Mony" (later also recorded by Billy Idol), and co-produced Joan Jett's I Love Rock 'n' Roll.