Up on the Roof (song)

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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by the Drifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 4 on the U.S. R&B singles chart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer Kenny Lynch, whose version was also released in 1962.