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tv star collector · 04-17-2006, 08:14 AM

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?

Janice · 04-17-2006, 11:17 AM

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.

rusyd · 04-17-2006, 12:49 PM

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.

rusyd · 04-17-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

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.

Mikado · 04-17-2006, 01:20 PM

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

Steve M. · 04-18-2006, 02:49 PM

Isn't the same true for Randy Newman?

04-17-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Singers Who Began as Song Writers 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?

04-18-2006, 02:49 PM	#6
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Isn't the same true for Randy Newman?
	__________________ I don't really get out a lot. When I do go out, I couldn't be happier. I love being in a nice milieu. I'm as happy as a clam. Just as long as I'm not in some club playing hip-hop. You hear that sort of thing in a lot of places. That's not my milieu. Rock and roll is good-time music. I love rock. So did my parents.

04-17-2006, 11:17 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	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.

04-17-2006, 12:49 PM	#3
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	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.

04-17-2006, 01:20 PM	#5
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Hmmm, all the ones I could think of , have already been named......mind you, i dont really like any of them