Roger Greenaway

Songwriter

Birthday August 23, 1938

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

Age 86 years old

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About

One-half with Roger Cook of Britain's prolific songwriting duo. Their You've Got Your Troubles reached the Top 10 in the U.S. and U.K.

Before Fame

He and Cook were members of the harmony group The Kestrels and took to writing songs together while on tour.

Trivia

Their numerous hits included Deep Purple's Hallelujah, Doctor's Orders for Sunny and Carol Douglas, and My Baby Loves Lovin' for White Plains.

Family Life

He was born in the Fishponds neighborhood of Bristol, England.

Associated With

He also wrote Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow, Tom Jones' Top 20 single.