Roger Cook
Induction Year: 1997
Birth Name: Frederick Roger Cook
Birth Date: August 19, 1940
Place of Birth: Bristol, England
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Biography
"During the 60s-70s, I was involved in about 30 European hits not mentioned here. I love "You've Got Your Troubles" for starting the whole thing going and George Strait's "One Night at a Time" for the continuance of my career."Education: Grade School--Elementary (1947-1952) |
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Discography / Career Highlights
1965-first hit, "You've Got Your Troubles"
1966-first American vist; hit record "Michelle," recorded by David & Jonathan
1969-first of 8 hits, "Melting Pot," as a singer with Blue Mink
Awards:
1969--PRS\Contemporary Song of the Year\Melting Pot
1970-1971--UK Songwriter of the Year
1971-1972--UK Songwriter of the Year
1978--BMI\Song of the Year\Talking In Your Sleep
1995--PRS\Lifetime Achievement Award
Catalog Highlights:
"You've Got Your Troubles"- Co-writer: Roger Greenaway Artists: Fortunes (1965)
"Green Grass" - Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Artists: Gary Lewis & the Playboys (1966)
"My Baby Loves Love" - Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Artists: White Plaines (1969)
"Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling" - Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Tony McAuley, Artists: Fortunes (1970)
"I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing" - Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Backer, Davies, Artists: New Seekers (1970)
"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"- Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Alan Clarke, Artists: Hollies (1972)
"Doctors Orders" Co-writer: Roger Greenaway, Goeff Stephens, Artists: Carol Douglas (1972)
"Talking In Your Sleep" - Co-writer: Bobby Wood, Artists: Crystal Gayle (1978)
"Livin' In These Troubled Times" - Co-writer: Phillip Donnely, Artists: Crystal Gayle (1979)
"I Believe In You" - Co-writer: Sam Hogin, Artists: Don Williams (1980)
"Love Is On a Roll" - Co-writer: John Prince, Artists: Don Williams (1981)
"Miracles" - Co-writer: Dvorzac, Artists: Don Williams (1982)
"One Night at a Time" Artists: George Strait
