Cynthia Weil

Rock&Roll Hall takes a chance on ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, Stooges, Hollies 12/15/2009

Stooges, Genesis, ABBA To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 12/15/2009

B.J. Thomas Twofer Reissues 10/07/2009

Ellie Greenwich dies at 68; co-wrote 'Da Doo Ron Ron,' 'Chapel of Love' and other '60s hits 08/27/2009

Appreciation: Ellie Greenwich: mover and shaper of American pop 08/26/2009

As a staff writer for Don Kirshner's Aldon Music, which was located in New York's famed Brill Building, Cynthia Weil co-authored some of the classic hits of the 1960s era, including "On Broadway," "Uptown" and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place." Primarily a lyricist, Weil was aided by husband and partner Barry Mann who supplied much of the music. With her stories of social commentary and lyrical ...more