In the uk it was a top ten success for singer kenny lynch whose version was also released in 1962.
Up on the roof jt.
Live at the troubadour los angeles.
Up on the roof is a song written by gerry goffin and carole king and recorded in 1962 by the drifters.
It was first recorded released in 1962 by the.
Released late that year the disc became a major hit in early 1963 reaching number 5 on the u s.
Up on the roof is a song written by james taylor s longtime friend and collaborator carole king and her then husband lyricist gerry goffin.
Pop singles chart and number 4 on the u s.