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(Saturday)
Died
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Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Carole King (1959-1968)
Children
1 child: Louise Goffin
Education
Brooklyn Technical High School, Queens College, United States Naval Academy
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Frankish (*gaiʀ)
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Gerry Goffin: American lyricist (1939-2014).
Born in Brooklyn (died at age 75).
2 awards including Grammy Trustees Award.
Studied at Brooklyn Technical High School.
AWARDS (2)
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Grammy Trustees Award
2004
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Gerald Goffin was an American lyricist. Collaborating initially with his first wife, Carole King, he co-wrote many international pop hits of the early and mid-1960s, including the US No. 1 hits "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "The Loco-Motion", and "Go Away Little Girl". It was later said of Goffin that his gift was "to find words that expressed what many young people were feeling but were unable to articulate."
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