ABOUT FRED NEIL
Best known for writing the song Everybody's Talkin', which was noted for its use in Midnight Cowboy and as a hit for Harry Nilsson .
He pitched pop songs at New York City's Brill Building.
He was honored with a Grammy Award for Everybody's Talkin'. He also wrote Come Back Baby for Buddy Holly and Candy Man for Roy Orbison .
His father sold Wurlitzer jukeboxes. He married wife Linda.
He paved the way for many folk singers and songwriters, including Joni Mitchell .
