10 perfect Cynthia Weil songs
by Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times
Jun 06, 2023
3 minutes
In a career that stretched more than half a century, Cynthia Weil wrote hits for girl groups, rock bands, country acts and soul singers. Her lyrics captured the many facets of love — its euphoric bloom and its agonizing demise — but also pondered family, friendship and the details of urban American life.
Weil, who died June 1 in Beverly Hills, California, at age 82, was best known as half of a songwriting team with her husband,
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days