Gerry Goffin and Carole King were a married couple working under Don Kirshner at the Aldon Music Company as lyricists. The duo were responsible for The Monkees hit Pleasant Valley Sunday.
But what a career they had together and separately! Together, they wrote One Fine Day, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, and Going Down. John Lennon had hoped he and Paul McCartney would become England's answer to Goffin and King.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Separately, Gerry Goffin won an Academy Award for Mohagany and wrote hit singles such as Saving All My Love for You.
Carole King... I mean, I could begin and end this one with the album Tapestry alone! Her career has spanned recordings, television, movies, and musical theatre, with awards and nominations that include Golden Globes, Grammys, and Emmys. Beautiful is the jukebox musical of her life, a stunning piece of art that was a surprise for us on Valentine's Day a few years back.
Carole said upon Gerry's death he was the love of her life. She should know since she wrote the 60s soundtrack to young love.
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