Cynthia Weil, the celebrated songwriter who helped craft timeless hits like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”, "Kicks" and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” died Thursday, June 1. She was 82. Along with her husband Barry Mann, they were helping to shape the sound of American pop and rock and roll. With Weil writing the lyrics and Mann composing the music, the couple defined the genre we now call “blue eyed soul" but also wrote for rock bands. Their song catalog lists 635 songs. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", co-written with Weil and Phil Spector, was the most played song of the 20th century, with more than 14 million plays. This compilation presents my favourite versions of some of their greatest songs including Elvis Presley, Nina Simone, The Animals, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Barbra Streisand, and Dusty Springfield. R.I.P. Cynthia!
