Peter Udell

Peter Udell is an American lyricist and writer, best known for his collaborations with composer Gary Geld.
He started his career in popular music in the 1960s, writing lyrics for songs including "Sealed With A Kiss", "Ginny Come Lately", "Save Your Heart for Me" and "Hurting Each Other".
Udell wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book for the Broadway musicals Purlie, Shenandoah, Angel, Comin' Uptown and Amen Corner.
He received a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Shenandoah, and was also nominated for Best Original Score.