"Up on the Roof", recorded in 1962 by the Drifters, was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Released at the tail end of that year, the song became a big hit, reaching number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 4 on the U.S. R&B singles chart.
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