‘We have Solely Simply Begun’ composer Roger Nichols has died aged 84.
Roger Nichols is finest identified for composing music for The Carpenters
The multi-instrumentalist behind the Carpenters’ largest hits handed away “peacefully” on Could 17.
No explanation for loss of life is thought.
His songwriting companion Paul Williams confirmed on Instagram: “The primary tune, Roger Nichols and I wrote was referred to as ‘It’s arduous to say goodbye…’ Sadly, we hit the nail on the top. Roger Nichols handed away peacefully 4 days in the past, at house along with his stunning household …his spouse Terry and the daughters he was so pleased with, Claire and Caitlin at his aspect. They had been his dream come true. His biggest pleasure.”
Collectively, the pair penned the music and lyrics to the Carpenters’ hits, additionally together with ‘Wet Days and Mondays’ and ‘I Will not Final a Day With out You’.
Their songs had been additionally carried out by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Petula Clark, and The Monkees.
In a touching tribute, Roger’s daughter, Claire, wrote on Instagram: “My mother, Terri, and my sisters, Caroline and Caitlin, are all so pleased with the person he was, and are in awe of the legacy he leaves.”
‘We have Solely Simply Begun’ was initially a jingle for a Crocker Nationwide Financial institution business.
Richard Carpenter, 78, approached songwriter Paul and requested if he had an entire model of the observe after seeing the advert on TV.
He did not, however quickly prolonged it, and the Carpenters ended up recording and releasing it in 1970.
It is one in every of their largest hits and was additionally nominated for the Grammy Awards for Music of the 12 months and Greatest Modern Music.
Brother-sister duo the Carpenters had been fronted by the late Karen Carpenter, who tragically died in February 1983, aged simply 32.
