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Also known as Gerald Goffin

American lyricist (1939-2014)

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Writing · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Gerry Goffin was the Oscar-nominated lyricist behind songs such as "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," and "Saving All My Love for You." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and received the Grammy Trustees Award for contributions to the field of recording in 2004.

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Person
Gender
Male
Country
United States
Active from
1939
Active to
2014

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Gerry Goffin (born Gerald Goffin, February 11, 1939, Brooklyn, New York; died 19 June 2014) was an American lyricist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 with former songwriting partner and first wife, Carole King. During his career Goffin penned seven US Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers, and a total of 59 Top 40 hits. Goffin married Carole King in August 1959 (he was 20; she was 17), and the husband-wife team pursued a successful songwriting career, notably as part of th

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date of death
2014-06-19
date of birth
1939-02-11
birth name
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start of work period
1959-00-00
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