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"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" is a song written by #MichaelMasser and #GerryGoffin and produced by Masser. It was initially recorded by American singer #ThelmaHouston in 1973, and then by #DianaRoss as the theme to the 1975 #Motown/ #Paramount film #Mahogany that also starred Ross. The song was released on September 24, 1975 by Motown Records as the lead single for both the film's soundtrack and Ross' seventh studio album, #DianaRoss.
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"Saving All My Love for You" is a song written by #MichaelMasser and #GerryGoffin. Originally recorded by #MarilynMcCoo and #BillyDavisJr for their album Marilyn & Billy in 1978, it was revisited by American singer #WhitneyHouston, who recorded the ballad for her self-titled debut studio album in 1985. It was released on August 13, 1985 by #AristaRecords, as the second #single from the album in the #UnitedStates, and third worldwide after "All at Once".
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"Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" is a #romanticBallad written by lyricist #GerryGoffin with #MichaelMasser and recorded by #PeaboBryson and #RobertaFlack for their 1983 album of #duets, #BornToLove, issued as the lead single. The track—produced by Masser—became a million-selling international hit.
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"The Loco-Motion" (or "Locomotion") is a #popSong written by American songwriters #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. "The Loco-Motion" was originally written for the R&B singer #DeeDeeSharp, but Sharp turned the song down. The song is especially notable for making three appearances in the American top 3, each in a different decade and by a different artist: in 1962 by #LittleEva (U.S. No. 1); in 1974 by #GrandFunkRailroad (also U.S. No. 1);.
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"Take Good Care of My Baby" is a song written by #CaroleKing and #GerryGoffin. The song was made famous by American singer #BobbyVee, when it was released in 1961.
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" is a 1967 song recorded by American soul singer #ArethaFranklin and released as a single by #Atlantic from her album #LadySoul. The lyrics were written by #GerryGoffin from an idea by Atlantic producer #JerryWexler, with music composed by #CaroleKing. Created specifically for Franklin, the single reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of her signature recordings.
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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"Smackwater Jack" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was first released on King's 1971 album #Tapestry and then on the second single from that album, along with "So Far Away", charting at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was subsequently covered by many artists, most famously by #QuincyJones as the title song of his 1971 album #SmackwaterJack. #RollingStone critic #JonLandau described "Smackwater Jack" as an "uptempo #shuffle".
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On 19 June 2014: #GerryGoffin, American Hall of Fame pop and rock lyricist ("Will You Love Me Tomorrow"; "Up on the Roof"; Pleasant Valley Sunday"), died at 75.
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"Don't Bring Me Down" is a song composed by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded as a 1966 hit single by #theAnimals. It was the group's first release with drummer #BarryJenkins, who replaced founding member #JohnSteel as he had left the band in February of that year.
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"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (sometimes also titled "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow") is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was first recorded in 1960 by #theShirelles for their album #TonightsTheNight; released as a single that November, it became the first song by a #girlGroup to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since been recorded by many other artists, including King on her 1971 album #Tapestry.
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"Chains" is a #rhythmAndBlues song written by husband-and-wife songwriting team #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was a hit for the American girl group #theCookies in 1962 and for the English rock band #theBeatles, who recorded the song for their debut album in 1963. King recorded a solo version of "Chains" for her 1980 album #PearlsSongsOfGoffinAndKing. The song used in the opening sequence of film #SkippedParts.
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"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" is a 1967 song recorded by American soul singer #ArethaFranklin and released as a single by #Atlantic from her album #LadySoul. The lyrics were written by #GerryGoffin from an idea by Atlantic producer #JerryWexler, with music composed by #CaroleKing. Created specifically for Franklin, the single reached number 8 on the #Billboard Hot 100 and became one of her signature recordings.
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"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (sometimes also titled "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow") is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was first recorded in 1960 by #theShirelles for their album #TonightsTheNight; released as a single that November, it became the first song by a #girlGroup to top the #Billboard #Hot100 chart. It has since been recorded by many other artists, including King on her 1971 album #Tapestry.
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"Go Away Little Girl" is a popular song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was first recorded by #BobbyVee for Liberty Records on March 28, 1962. The lyrics consist of a young man asking a young attractive woman to stay away from him, so that he will not be tempted to betray his steady girlfriend by kissing her. The song is notable for making the American Top 20 three times: for #SteveLawrence in 1963 (US number 1), for #TheHappenings in 1966 (US number 12.
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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"Don't Bring Me Down" is a song composed by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded as a 1966 hit single by #theAnimals. It was the group's first release with drummer #BarryJenkins, who replaced founding member #JohnSteel as he had left the band in February of that year.
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"Hey Girl" is a song written and composed by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It first became a popular Top ten hit on the #Billboard #Hot100 in August 1963 when recorded by #FreddieScott. #DonnyOsmond took the song back to the Billboard top ten chart with his cover in 1971. #BillyJoel recorded a version of the song for his 1997 album #GreatestHitsVolumeIII.
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"Saving All My Love for You" is a song written by #MichaelMasser and #GerryGoffin. Originally recorded by #MarilynMcCoo and #BillyDavisJr for their album Marilyn & Billy in 1978, it was revisited by American singer #WhitneyHouston, who recorded the ballad for her self-titled debut studio album in 1985. It was released on August 13, 1985 by #AristaRecords, as the second #single from the album in the #UnitedStates, and third worldwide after "#AllAtOnce".
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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"I'll Meet You Halfway" is a song written by #WesFarrell and #GerryGoffin and recorded by #ThePartridgeFamily for their 1971 album, #UpToDate. It went to No.4 on the #AdultContemporaryChart and reached No.9 on #TheBillboardHot100 in 1971. On the New Zealand Listener Chart it reached No. 13
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"Smackwater Jack" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing. It was first released on King's 1971 album #Tapestry and then on the second single from that album, along with "#SoFarAway", charting at number 14 on the #Billboard Hot 100. It was subsequently covered by many artists, most famously by #QuincyJones as the title song of his 1971 album Smackwater Jack. #RollingStone critic #JonLandau described "Smackwater Jack" as an "uptempo #shuffle".
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"Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" is a #romanticBallad written by lyricist #GerryGoffin with #MichaelMasser and recorded by #PeaboBryson and #RobertaFlack for their 1983 album of #duets, #BornToLove, issued as the lead single. The track—produced by Masser—became a million-selling international hit.
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"Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" is a #doowop style #noveltySong from 1961 by the American songwriter #BarryMann, who wrote it with #GerryGoffin. It was originally released as a single on the #ABCParamount label (10237).
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"Take Good Care of My Baby" is a song written by #CaroleKing and #GerryGoffin. The song was made famous by American singer #BobbyVee, when it was released in 1961.
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On 11 Feb 1939: #GerryGoffin, American Hall of Fame pop and rock lyricist ("Will You Love Me Tomorrow"; "Up On The Roof"; "Pleasant Valley Sunday"), married to Carole King, 1959-69, born in Queens, New York City (d. 2014).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊 -
"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9aFREgYzEY