Schoolhouse Rock Singer Dies

will_die writes "Since Slashdot has a long history of articles and comments about Schoolhouse Rock! I figured it should be noted that one of the most famous singers died this week. Blossom Dearie sang many of song for that series, including 'Mother Necessity,' 'Figure Eight' and 'Unpack Your Adjectives.' Besides Schoolhouse Rock! she sang in her girlish voice for over 50 years primarily in jazz and cabaret. In addition to singing she played the piano and wrote various songs. However the songs she sung for Schoolhouse Rock! were written, composed and played by Bob Dorough, who is still alive. She died of natural causes after many years of failing health."