Wood (24 July 1911 – 23 February 2001)[1] was a musician and songwriter born in Manchester, England.
Wood started his career in music playing saxophone in dance bands in England.
His songs include "Till Then", "My One and Only Love", "Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy".
His song "Till Then" reached the pop charts three times (in 1944, 1954, and 1963).
Wood also wrote songs for Captain Kangaroo and the Radio City Music Hall.