statement to TMZ. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” she wrote. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.”As of yet, the cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Born in 1940 in New York City, Weil, along with her husband and fellow song scribe, Barry Mann was responsible for penning some of the most iconic tunes from the 1960s all the way into the 1990s.
Perhaps her most notable track was the Righteous Brothers’ 1964 hit “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” which is among the most played tunes of the 20th century with over 8 million “airplays,” according to the music rights org BMI.The husband and wife composer team composed many other iconic hits during their storied six-decade career.
These included The Drifters’ and George Benson’s “On Broadway,” “Uptown” by the Crystals, The Righteous Brothers’ “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” and The Animals’ “We Gotta Get Out of this Place.”The Grammy Winner and her husband, who were married for 62 years, also penned “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton, which helped the country icon achieve crossover success.Other classic tracks include Paul Revere & the Raiders’ “Kicks,” The Ronettes’ “Walking in the Rain,” and Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire.” The latter was notably sampled by Kanye West for his debut solo single “Through the Wire.”Meanwhile, Weil’s written singles have reportedly sold an estimated 200 million albums.Weil and Mann’s talents went beyond penning career-making tracks for famous singers.
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