Up on the Roof

About Up on the Roof

"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.