As the daughter of music legend Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole was never far from the shadow of his iconic legacy and presence. But, following a string of hits and Grammy Awards, she soon proved to be a musical powerhouse in her own right. As the death of Cole at the age of 65 leaves many in shock, fans are remembering the songbird for her incredible talent on stage. And like her father, she leaves behind a rich body of work, proving that she truly is "Unforgettable." Here's a look back at some of Cole's greatest hits and biggest moments: One...
- 1/1/2016
- by Jodi Guglielmi, @JodiGug3
- PEOPLE.com
Gerry Goffin, a prolific and multi-dimensional lyricist who with his then-wife and songwriting partner Carole King wrote such hits as "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," ''(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," ''Up on the Roof" and "The Loco-Motion," died early Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 75. His wife, Michelle Goffin, confirmed his death. Goffin, who married King in 1959, penned more than 50 top 40 hits, including "Pleasant Valley Sunday" for the Monkees, "Some Kind of Wonderful" for the Drifters and "Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee. Goffin was able to pen jokey lyrics or achingly sad ones,...
- 6/20/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Gerry Goffin, the esteemed songwriter and former husband and collaborator of Carole King, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 75.
Gerry Goffin Dies
Goffin’s death was confirmed by his wife Michelle Goffin to People.
Goffin and King worked together to create a number of classic hits in the late 50s and early 60s, including “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Up on the Roof,” “One Fine Day” and “The Loco-Motion.” After the pair split in 1968, Goffin continued writing hits like “Savin’ All My Love for You” for Whitney Houston, “Miss You Like Crazy” by Natalie Cole and “It’s Not the Spotlight,” which was recorded by Rod Stewart.
“I am deeply blessed to have had a father who could so easily make the world laugh and cry with just a spiral notebook and a pen,” said Goffin and King’s daughter Louise Goffin.
In 1975, Goffin was nominated for an...
Gerry Goffin Dies
Goffin’s death was confirmed by his wife Michelle Goffin to People.
Goffin and King worked together to create a number of classic hits in the late 50s and early 60s, including “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Up on the Roof,” “One Fine Day” and “The Loco-Motion.” After the pair split in 1968, Goffin continued writing hits like “Savin’ All My Love for You” for Whitney Houston, “Miss You Like Crazy” by Natalie Cole and “It’s Not the Spotlight,” which was recorded by Rod Stewart.
“I am deeply blessed to have had a father who could so easily make the world laugh and cry with just a spiral notebook and a pen,” said Goffin and King’s daughter Louise Goffin.
In 1975, Goffin was nominated for an...
- 6/20/2014
- Uinterview
Katy Perry at the Super Bowl
Happy Birthday to Kathy Najimy, who turns 55, and Natalie Cole is 62. Time to name your top five Natalie songs! Here are mine: 5. "I Miss You Like Crazy," 4. "Jump Start," 3. "I Live For Your Love," 2. "Dangerous," 1. "Someone That I Used To Love." By the way ... something is happening tomorrow.Sanaa Lathan and Jonathan Groff are joining the Season Two cast of the Starz series Boss. Great news for Jonathan, but this means I'll have to try watching Boss again.In ratings news, yesterday's Super Bowl was the highest rated ever (making it the most watched program in history), and Madonna's halftime show was up slightly from last year's Horrible Screech Machine's halftime show. Meanwhile, The Voice's post-game season premiere was up 40% from last years post-game episode of GleeAs expected, the PTC is flipping out over M.I.A.'s middle finger.Below you can see the new trailer for Avengers,...
Happy Birthday to Kathy Najimy, who turns 55, and Natalie Cole is 62. Time to name your top five Natalie songs! Here are mine: 5. "I Miss You Like Crazy," 4. "Jump Start," 3. "I Live For Your Love," 2. "Dangerous," 1. "Someone That I Used To Love." By the way ... something is happening tomorrow.Sanaa Lathan and Jonathan Groff are joining the Season Two cast of the Starz series Boss. Great news for Jonathan, but this means I'll have to try watching Boss again.In ratings news, yesterday's Super Bowl was the highest rated ever (making it the most watched program in history), and Madonna's halftime show was up slightly from last year's Horrible Screech Machine's halftime show. Meanwhile, The Voice's post-game season premiere was up 40% from last years post-game episode of GleeAs expected, the PTC is flipping out over M.I.A.'s middle finger.Below you can see the new trailer for Avengers,...
- 2/6/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
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