“Oh! Carol” by Neil Sedaka (1958)
Did you know that Carole King and Neil Sedaka dated in high school? The musician was actually the inspiration behind “Oh Carol”. However, it was King’s “Oh! Neil” that launched the song into fame. King and her husband Goffin would later write songs for Brill Building and they would later pen hits “The Loco-Motion” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
“Oh Carol” By Neil Sedaka 1958
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“Crazy Love” by Van Morrison (1970)
The inspiration for Van Morrison hits “Crazy Love” and “Tupelo Honey” was actually Planet Rigsbee. She described meeting Morrison as an “alchemical whammo” and they would have a daughter together. Sadly, the couple called it quits in 1973.
“Crazy Love” By Van Morrison 1970
