BIGGS, Calif. (AP) — Hal Blair, who co-wrote songs performed by Elvis Presley, Della Reese and others, died Friday. He was 85.
Blair co-wrote "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" for Hank Locklin, "Ringo" for Lorne Greene, "I Was the One" for Presley and "Not One Minute More" for Reese.
He began writing songs and acting in Western films, working with stars such as Gene Autry.