What do Mac Davis, John Denver and Neil Diamond have in common? They were
all song writers who later became singers. Mac Davis wrote "Memories" and "In
the Ghetto" for Elvis Presley; John Denver composed "Leaving on a Jet Plane"
(recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary); and Neil Diamond penned The Monkees' hit
"I'm a Believer." Any others?

Barry Manilow used to write jingles for commercials for a living. I'm not sure, but I think Willie Nelson started out as a songwriter.

Carol King started out writing songs before she hit is big. Will you still love me tommorow by the Shirelles is one of her songs.

Barry Manilow used to write jingles for commercials for a living. I'm not sure, but I think Willie Nelson started out as a songwriter.

I believe Willie Nelson wrote Crazy which was a big Patsy Cline hit.

Hmmm, all the ones I could think of , have already been named......mind you, i dont really like any of them :lol:

Isn't the same true for Randy Newman?