Leslie Jan Pearl (July 26, 1952 – June 18, 2025) was an American songwriter, record producer and musician. == Life and career == Born in Pennsylvania, Pearl wrote hits for Crystal Gayle, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Mathis and Dr. Hook, as well as writing the lyrics and music for the Karen Carpenter song "My Body Keeps Changing My Mind". Her songs were also recorded by Aretha Franklin, Randy Travis and Rascal Flatts. In 1977, Pearl recorded her first album, Pearl, with... [more on Wikipedia]