Jacques Levy wrote lyrics with and for many well-known recording artists. He co-wrote Bob Dylan's album "Desire" with Dylan, and it became one of Dylan's biggest-selling albums ever, with the single "Hurricane" released from it. Levy wrote a half dozen albums with Roger McGuinn... for the Byrds, the Thunderbyrd Band, and McGuinn's solo works, including the hit single "Chestnut Mare." His lyrics have also been recorded by Carly Simon, Crystal Gayle, Joe Cocker and Jerry Lee Lewis. A member of the Dramatists Guild, Levy wrote a considerable amount for the theatre, including five produced musicals, two of them, Oh, Calcutta! and The Golden Land, presented on the New York stage. Along the way, Levy's work was honored with three Grammy nominations. He served as the head of the Theatre Program and Director of University Theatre at Colgate University. Jacques Levy passed away in 2004.