Songwriter and singer Alan O'Day, who wrote tunes for such artists as the Righteous Brothers and Helen Reddy, then went on to land his own No. 1 hit in 1977, died at his home in Westwood, Calif. He was 72. His label, 1st Phase Records, reported his death from cancer on Friday. Read more http://www.today.com/entertainment/...ercover-angel-singer-alan-oday-dies-1C9992098
