Description: (Songwriter)
Bert Berns, also known as Bert Russell and Russell Byrd, was a prominent American songwriter and record producer in the 1960s. He is renowned for composing iconic songs such as "Twist and Shout," "Piece of My Heart," "Here Comes the Night," "Hang on Sloopy," "Cry to Me," and "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love." Berns also produced hit tracks like "Baby, Please Don't Go," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Under the Boardwalk," establishing himself as a highly influential figure in the music industry.