Singer Phoebe SNOW was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who was best known for her 1975 hit single 'Poetry Man'. She was born in 1950 in New York City and began her career as a backing vocalist for Van Morrison and Bette Midler. She released her debut album, Phoebe SNOW, in 1974, which featured the hit single 'Poetry Man'. Her music was a mix of folk, blues, jazz, and pop, and she was nominated for two Grammy Awards during her career. SNOW passed away in 2011 at the age of 60.