Gerry Goffin & Carole King

Biography

Gerry Goffin and Carole King were one of the most successful songwriting duos in the history of popular music. Gerry Goffin was born on February 11, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, while Carole King was born on February 9, 1942, in Manhattan, New York. The two met in high school and began writing songs together in the late 1950s.

Their partnership quickly blossomed, and they went on to write some of the biggest hits of the 1960s and 1970s. Their songs were recorded by some of the most popular artists of the time, including The Drifters, The Shirelles, and The Monkees. They were known for their ability to write catchy, heartfelt songs that resonated with audiences around the world.

Some of their most famous songs include “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles, “Up on the Roof” by The Drifters, and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin. Their music was a key part of the rise of the Brill Building sound, a style of pop music that originated in New York City in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Despite their success as songwriters, Goffin and King’s personal relationship was tumultuous, and they divorced in 1968. However, they continued to collaborate on music sporadically over the years.

Gerry Goffin and Carole King’s influence on popular music is immeasurable, and their songs continue to be beloved by audiences of all ages. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Their legacy as one of the greatest songwriting partnerships of all time lives on through their timeless music.