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This is a list of songs co-written by Gerry Goffin. Goffin (1939–2014) was an American lyricist , who formed a successful songwriting partnership with his wife, Carole King . Their first success was " Will You Love Me Tomorrow ", recorded by the Shirelles and a hit in 1961.
YearSong [1]Original Artist [1]U.s. Hot 100196111961631961Bobby Vee1196132Jun 19, 2014 · Carol. Gerry Goffin covered Sail Away Ladies. Gerry Goffin originally did It's Not the Spotlight, Sail Away Ladies, Down on the Street and Honorable Peace. Gerry Goffin wrote Will You Love Me Tomorrow, The Loco-motion, Chains, Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby) and other songs.
- February 11, 1939
- June 19, 2014
Gerry was a good man and a dynamic force, whose words and creative influence will resonate for generations to come." Barry Goldberg, who wrote many later songs with Goffin, said "Gerry was one of the greatest lyricists of all time and my true soul brother." See also. List of songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin; Discography Albums
Jun 20, 2014 · King put the hummable lilt in many of their songs, but Goffin educated young listeners to the complexity of love and loss. He wasn’t just the guy who put simple words to her lovely music. He was ...
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- “Take Good Care Of My Baby,” Bobby Vee (1961) Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in September 1961 and becoming a hit for pop singer Bobby Vee, “Take Good Care Of My Baby” was also covered by The Beatles, Dion and the Belmonts, Bobby Vinton, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and more in the years that followed.
- “The Loco-Motion,” Little Eva (1962) Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Originally written for the R&B singer Dee Dee Sharp, who turned down the song, “The Loco-Motion” became an instant hit for Little Eva in 1962 and throughout the next two decades.
- “Chains,” The Cookies (1962) / The Beatles (1963) Written by Carole Kingand Gerry Goffin. Originally written for the Brooklyn, New York-bred The Cookies, “Chains” was the first time the R&B group charted since their 1956 hit “In Paradise.”
- “Crying In the Rain,” The Everly Brothers (1962) Written by Carole King and Howard Greenfield. Co-written with Howard Greenfield, a co-worker of King and Goffin at Aldon Music, “Crying In the Rain” was recorded by The Everly Brothers and reached No. 6 on the U.S. Pop charts.
Mar 15, 2008 · Personnel. Written by the Brill Building songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, ‘Chains’ was recorded during the 13-hour session of 11 February 1963 in which The Beatles recorded the bulk of the Please Please Me album. ‘Chains’ had been a minor hit in 1962 for The Cookies, Little Eva’s backing singers.
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Saving All My Love for You. Sharing You. Show Me Girl. Smackwater Jack (song) So Much Love (Ben E. King song) Some Changes Are for Good. Some Kind of Wonderful (The Drifters song) Some of Your Lovin'. Someone That I Used to Love.
