TAFKAG 70 Posted June 19, 2014 Being a rubbish songwriter myself, it's time to salute the people who make the pop musical world go round. Most aren't on the verge of death, but never mind (all over 60, though). Off the top of my head, my living greats include: Chip Taylor Les Reed Arthur Hamilton Jackie DeShannon Barry Mason Geoff Stephens John Carter Tony Macaulay Bob Crewe Bob Gaudio Gerry Goffin Carole King Sandy Linzer Denny Randell Tony Joe White Jeff Barry Nicky Chinn Mike Chapman Hal David Burt Bacharach Mike Batt (just kidding) Bobby Hart Dan Penn Jimmy Lea Noddy Holder Jimmy Webb PF Sloan Roger Cook Roger Greenaway Pete Callander Mitch Murray Rob Davis Neil Sedaka Mike Stoller Barry Mann Cynthia Weil Tom T Hall Jerry Chesnut Chips Moman Kenny Gamble Leon Huff Gerry Goffin all the way to paradise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 20, 2014 ''take good care of my....body''? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,567 Posted June 20, 2014 ''take good care of my....body''? Goffin to coffin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 20, 2014 Being a rubbish songwriter myself, it's time to salute the people who make the pop musical world go round. Most aren't on the verge of death, but never mind (all over 60, though). Off the top of my head, my living greats include: Chip Taylor Les Reed Arthur Hamilton Jackie DeShannon Barry Mason Geoff Stephens John Carter Tony Macaulay Bob Crewe Bob Gaudio Gerry Goffin Carole King Sandy Linzer Denny Randell Tony Joe White Jeff Barry Nicky Chinn Mike Chapman Hal David Burt Bacharach Mike Batt (just kidding) Bobby Hart Dan Penn Jimmy Lea Noddy Holder Jimmy Webb PF Sloan Roger Cook Roger Greenaway Pete Callander Mitch Murray Rob Davis Neil Sedaka Mike Stoller Barry Mann Cynthia Weil Tom T Hall Jerry Chesnut Chips Moman Kenny Gamble Leon Huff you may be interested to know that 3 people from your list have now died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 20, 2014 PS that's Pete Callander, Hal David, and Gerry Goffin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted June 23, 2014 Sonny Curtis who joined the Crickets after Buddy Holly had died and wrote numerous songs such as "I Fought The Law", "Walk Right Back" and "More Then I Can Say" among others should be added to the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,567 Posted June 26, 2014 I saw this yesterday and was going to ignore it as I had never heard of Teenie Hodges but then I found out he co-wrote Take Me To The River so I thought it worth mentioning. Went home and listened to Talking Heads version. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted July 9, 2014 Mike Hawker, who wrote I Only Want to be With You and Walking back to Happiness died back in May aged 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 10, 2014 I have never heard of Robin Thicke but his career just died when his new album sold less than 54 copies on debut in Australia last week: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/10/robin-thicke-paula-54-copies-australia His UK sales were abysmal too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kettley 49 Posted September 12, 2014 Bob Crewe, co-wrote most of the Four Seasons hits as well as The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine, Lady Marmalade and Music to Watch Girls By. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 890 Posted November 23, 2014 Clive Palmer, founding member of the Incredible String Band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,636 Posted November 24, 2014 Clive Palmer, founding member of the Incredible String Band. https://www.facebook...749113405164004 Yeah, saw this on Wizz Jones' Facebook page. Not sure if he belongs on this thread or the Old Folkies one, either way; highly obitable...loads of broadsheet reading types grew up on that kind of folk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 5, 2014 Bob Montgomery, who co-wrote a few of Buddy Holly's hits and penned much-covered pop standard Misty Blue, has died aged 77. http://www.hollywood...montgomery-dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted January 15, 2015 Ervin Drake, who wrote the English lyrics to Quando, Quando, Quando and also It was a Very Good Year (covered by Frank Sinatra) and I Believe (Frankie Laine, The Bachelors, Robson & Jerome et al). has died aged 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 16, 2015 Ervin Drake, who wrote the English lyrics to Quando, Quando, Quando and also It was a Very Good Year (covered by Frank Sinatra) and I Believe (Frankie Laine, The Bachelors, Robson & Jerome et al). has died aged 95. ITS NOT A VERY GOOD YEAR FOR HIM WAS IT ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kettley 49 Posted March 20, 2015 Michael Brown, keyboard player and chief songwriter of the excellent '60s baroque 'n' rollers The Left Banke, has walked away aged 65. Was just sweet 16 when he wrote this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re_FQ2gZj4E 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted March 20, 2015 Ervin Drake, who wrote the English lyrics to Quando, Quando, Quando and also It was a Very Good Year (covered by Frank Sinatra) and I Believe (Frankie Laine, The Bachelors, Robson & Jerome et al). has died aged 95. ITS NOT A VERY GOOD YEAR FOR HIM WAS IT ! Indeed, and I believe we know now quando he died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,021 Posted March 23, 2015 Don Robertson, Nashville Hall of Famer, obituary. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/venturacountystar/obituary.aspx?n=Don-Robertson&pid=174448789 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,021 Posted April 3, 2015 "Sandy Mason Theoret, whose work was recorded by Crystal Gayle, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, John Prine, George Jones and more, passed away on April 1 due to complications from pancreatic cancer." She was 71. http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/03/dream-songwriter-sandy-mason-dies/25263935/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,021 Posted April 25, 2015 I just discovered both members of this old songwriting partnership are still alive: Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. They wrote hits for Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley amongst others. Both of them were born in 1918. Here is an interview with Tepper from Elvis' official site: http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/songwriter_sid_tepper_reminisces_about_elvis.shtml Sid Tepper dies at 96. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article19457814.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 26, 2015 I just discovered both members of this old songwriting partnership are still alive: Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. They wrote hits for Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley amongst others. Both of them were born in 1918. Here is an interview with Tepper from Elvis' official site: http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/songwriter_sid_tepper_reminisces_about_elvis.shtml Sid Tepper dies at 96. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article19457814.html So no more interviews then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,021 Posted April 26, 2015 I just discovered both members of this old songwriting partnership are still alive: Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. They wrote hits for Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley amongst others. Both of them were born in 1918. Here is an interview with Tepper from Elvis' official site: http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/songwriter_sid_tepper_reminisces_about_elvis.shtml Sid Tepper dies at 96. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article19457814.html So no more interviews then? No, but he has given a miss with a UK obit. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/sid-tepper-dies-songwriter-for-frank-sinatra-and-elvis-presley-passes-away-10204553.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,636 Posted April 29, 2015 The Guardian on Tepper, who regarded his own contribution in writing about 40 songs (mainly for Presley's film soundtracks), as central to the King's massive all round appeal. Link: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/27/sid-tepper-songwriter-for-elvis-dies-at-96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 46 Posted June 5, 2015 Will Holt, Who Wrote ‘Lemon Tree,’ Dies at 86 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/arts/music/will-holt-who-wrote-lemon-tree-dies-at-86.html?ref=obituaries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted June 14, 2015 Dutch singer/songwriter Heinz Hermann Polzer, aka Drs. P is dead at 95: http://historiek.net/taalvirtuoos-en-liedjesmaker-drs-p-95-overleden/50811/(dutch link) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
