Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

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  • Year:
    2010
  • Inducted by:
    Carole King
  • Category:
    Ahmet Ertegun Award

Introduction

From poignant ballads to certified bangers, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil can write anything.

The songwriting duo has placed a hit in nearly every genre. We can’t say that their hit “You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” is the best song of the century, but BMI certainly has.

Hall of Fame Essay

2010

Tony Fletcher

No other American songwriting duo can claim such consistent success over such a persistently long period as the married couple Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, whose treasure trove of classics stretches across five decades and includes the most frequently broadcast song of the twentieth century, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 Induction Ceremony Program Cover
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“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” is the most played song on radio of all time.
Carole King

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Gallery

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