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Steve Goodman

American folk music singer-songwriter · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1948 to 1984 · aged 36

Steven Benjamin Goodman was an American folk and country singer-songwriter from Chicago. He wrote the song "City of New Orleans", which was recorded by artists including Arlo Guthrie, John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Judy Collins. In 1985, Goodman received the Grammy songwriter award for best country song.

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Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album1988

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Goodman co-wrote "You Never Even Call Me by My Name", which became the best-selling song of country musician David Allan Coe. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, Goodman wrote "Go Cubs Go". Goodman died of leukemia in September 1984.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1948 to 1984 · aged 36

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