Gerry Goffin
American lyricist (1939-2014) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Gerald Goffin was an American lyricist. Collaborating initially with his first wife, Carole King, he co-wrote many international pop hits of the early and mid-1960s, including the US No. 1 hits "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "The Loco-Motion", and "Go Away Little Girl".
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It was later said of Goffin that his gift was "to find words that expressed what many young people were feeling but were unable to articulate."