A big 60s hit for the drifters.
Up on the roof jt.
Up on the roof is a song written by gerry goffin and carole king and recorded in 1962 by the drifters.
In the uk it was a top ten success for singer kenny lynch whose version was also released in 1962.
Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment up on the roof james taylor flag 1979 columbia records a division of sony music entertainment composer.
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.
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.