Who wrote on Broadway by the Drifters?
Hilton from St. Albans, England’On Broadway’ was actually written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil who unsuccesfully tried to record it with a variety of girl-groups. They eventually took it to Mike and Jerry who made a few changes to the lyrics and music and recorded it with ‘The Drifters’.
When was the Drifters’ version of Broadvay?
The Drifters’ version was featured in a 1971 television public service announcement for Radio Free Europe (RFE). The Hungarian expatriate announcer is shown entering the RFE studio announcing “On Broadvay”, after which young Hungarians are shown listening to the “In sound from Outside”.
Who was the arranger of the song The Drifters?
The arranger was Garry Sherman . The recording by the Drifters was a hit, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The Drifters’ version was featured in a 1971 television public service announcement for Radio Free Europe (RFE).
Who wrote the song on Broadway?
Hilton from St. Albans, England ‘On Broadway’ was actually written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil who unsuccesfully tried to record it with a variety of girl-groups. They eventually took it to Mike and Jerry who made a few changes to the lyrics and music and recorded it with ‘The Drifters’ (Source: Documentary – “The Kids who Stole Rock ‘n’ Roll’)
Cynthia Weil
Jerry Leiber
On Broadway/Lyricists
Written by two teams of songwriters – Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil collaborated with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller – “On Broadway” started out as strictly a Mann/Weil composition, which is how it was credited when it was first recorded by The Cookies, and the song’s style was what would best be described as a shuffle.
Who made the song on Broadway?
Barry MannJerry LeiberMike Stoller
On Broadway/Composers
Who wrote George Benson on Broadway?
On Broadway/Lyricists
Are Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann still married?
Cynthia Weil (born October 18, 1940) is an American songwriter who wrote many songs together with her husband Barry Mann….
| Cynthia Weil | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Barry Mann |
| Children | Jenn Mann |
Who wrote up on the roof?
Carole King
Gerry Goffin
Up on the Roof/Lyricists
What is Broadway vs Off Broadway?
Theaters with a house larger than 500 seats are considered Broadway theaters or On-Broadway theaters. Theaters with houses between 99 and 499 seats are Off-Broadway. Any theater with less than 99 seats is considered Off-Off-Broadway.
When did George Benson release on Broadway?
1978
On Broadway/Released
Who sang lead on on Broadway?
George Benson
On Broadway/Artists
Who Put the Bomp Wikipedia?
Barry Mann
“Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)” is a doo-wop style novelty song from 1961 co-written (with Gerry Goffin) and recorded by Barry Mann. It was originally released as a single on the ABC-Paramount label (10237).
Did Dolly Parton write here you come again?
“Here You Come Again” is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton….Here You Come Again (song)
| “Here You Come Again” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Barry Mann Cynthia Weil |
| Producer(s) | Gary Klein |
| Dolly Parton singles chronology |
Did Kenny Lynch write up on the roof?
A keen golfer, Lynch also played with longtime friend and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, who he also toured with just last year. Achieving two top 10 hits during his singing career, Up On The Roof and You Can Never Stop Me Loving You, Lynch also wrote for stars including Cilla Black and Small Faces.
When did the song The Drifters by the Drifter come out?
The recording by the Drifters was a hit, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The Drifters’ version of the song was featured in a 1971 television public service announcement for Radio Free Europe (RFE).
What year did the Drifters’ ‘on Broadway’ hit number one?
And eighty-three years later on March 17th, 1963 the Drifters’ “On Broadway” entered Billboard’s Hot Top 100 chart at position #83; five weeks later on April 21st it would peak at #9 {for 2 weeks} and it stayed on the chart for 10 weeks… It reached #7 on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart…