She and her husband Barry Mann co-wrote two well-known songs, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” by the Righteous Brothers.
She said in a statement that her mother, Cynthia Weil, was the ideal wife, mother, and grandmother for her family. “She was not only my closest confidante but also my crime partner, my idol, and a trailblazer for women in music. ”.
Her widower, who co-wrote nearly 100 songs for celebrities like Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield, and The Drifters with her, called Cynthia one of the “greatest songwriters” who ever lived and his “inspiration” in life.
He said, “I’m a lucky man. “I had two for one, my wife and one of the greatest songwriters in history gave me inspiration and my soul. ”.
Due to her skill in writing heartfelt songs that “touched the hearts” of millions of fans worldwide, friends of the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee recognized her as one of the most “iconic” songwriters of her time.
They told the publication that Cynthia Weil was among the most well-known songwriters of the 20th century because of how many people her Grammy Award-winning lyrics touched. ’”.
The group, who received the first-ever National Academy of Songwriters Life Achievement Award, last contributed to a hit song for the rock group Hanson in 1997, when they released the Top 10 hit single “I Will Come to You,” soon after their critically acclaimed debut album “MMMBop.”. ”.
