Gerry Goffin

The world lost a great lyricist when Gerry Goffin died this week. While best known for his work with Carole King, he also had some post-King hits collaborating with others.

5 Goffin-King classics

One Fine Day – The Chiffons

Up On The Roof – The Drifters

Will You Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin

The Loco-Motion – Little Eva (OK, and Grand Funk Railroad)

5 more that you might not be aware they wrote

I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits

Don’t Bring Me Down – The Animals

Just Once In My Life – The Righteous Brothers

Hi-De-Ho – Blood, Sweat & Tears

Pleasant Valley Sunday – The Monkees

3 by Gerry Goffin without Carole King

Saving All My Love For You – Whitney Houston

I’ve Got To Use My Imagination – Gladys Knight & The Pips

Someone That I Used To Love – Natalie Cole