Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jim Croce was born in South Philadelphia, January 10, 1943, and a life-long fascination with music began shortly thereafter. At the age of six, he was singing and playing "Lady of Spain" on the accordion at church socials and family gatherings.

From his father's record collection, Jim picked…

Michel Legrand, native and resident of Paris, is one of the most successful foreign-born composers ever to grace the American best-seller lists. From his very first success in the United States with the memorable, "I Love Paris," in 1954, his productivity has continued unabated and to prove it, he currently…

Legendary Grammy winner, Smokey Robinson is the only man in musical history to simultaneously be in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and honored by NARAS as a "Living Legend."

In many respects, Smokey Robinson, writer of over 1,000 songs, qualifies for the…