Fred Neil

The Profile

Fred Neil (March 16, 1936 – June 7, 2001) was an American folk singer-songwriter known for his deep baritone and songs such as "Everybody's Talking" and "The Dolphins".

Recorded the albums Bleecker & MacDougal (1965) and Fred Neil (1967). "Everybody's Talking" was popularized by Harry Nilsson in the film Midnight Cowboy. Neil withdrew from the music business in the mid-1970s and spent much of his later life in Florida involved with dolphins and their conservation.

DeBaser hosts two enthusiastic reviews that praise Fred Neil's deep baritone and pioneering folk songwriting. They spotlight his albums Bleecker & MacDougal (1965) and Fred Neil (1967). His songs "Everybody's Talking" and "The Dolphins" are singled out as signature works. Reviewers note his retreat to Florida and long-term dedication to dolphins.