Gerry Goffin was born.
Carole King was born.
Goffin & King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” recorded by the Shirelles, reaches #1 after being released on Scepter Records.
“Every Breath I Take,” by Gene Pitney, just misses the Top Forty. The song, written by Gary Goffin and Carole King, features a monumental Phil Spector production.
Gerry Goffin and Carole King’s “Go Away Little Girl,” recorded by Steve Lawrence, reaches #1.
Gerry Goffin & Carole King’s “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” recorded by the Monkees, reaches #3.
Gerry Goffin and Carole King inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.