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Roger Greenaway | |
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 Greenaway (1967) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roger John Reginald Greenaway |
| Born | 23 August 1938 Fishponds, Gloucestershire, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Roger John Reginald Greenaway OBE (born 23 August 1938)[1] is an English singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaborations with Roger Cook and Tony Burrows. His compositions have included "You've Got Your Troubles" and the transatlantic million-selling songs "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (in Perfect Harmony)"[2] and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress".[3] They were the first UK songwriting partnership to be granted an Ivor Novello Award as 'Songwriters of the Year' in two successive years.[4]
In 2009, Greenaway was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[5]
- ^ Noelia Penelope Greer, ed. (2011). Roger Greenaway. Patho Publishing. ISBN 9786137836682.
- ^ Ami Sedghi (4 November 2012). "UK's million-selling singles: the full list". Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. pp. 313/4. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ "2009 Award and Induction Ceremony Induction Ceremonies". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ "Roger Greenaway Biography". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved 25 December 2012.