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1968's 'Angel of the Morning' Gains New Attention After Songwriter Chip Taylor's Death

On May 4, 1968, Merrilee Rush made her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Angel of the Morning." Backed by Lee's Memphis band, The Turnabouts, the soft-rock ballad quickly became a defining one-hit ...
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Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86

Chip Taylor, the prolific songwriter behind hits "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," died on Monday, March 23, at the age of 86. His death was confirmed by his record label, Train Wreck. A cause ...
Variety

Chip Taylor, Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Who Wrote ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who is best known for writing the classic hits “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died Monday at age 86. The death was reported on social media ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Chip Taylor, “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning” Songwriter, Dies at 86

The Americana singer — Jon Voight’s younger brother — also wrote “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” and quit music for 14 years to be a professional gambler, only to return. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor ...
Taste of Country

Chip Taylor, Songwriter Behind ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dead at 86

Chip Taylor, best known as the songwriter who penned classic songs such as "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing," died on Monday (March 23.) He was 86 years old. News of his death came via a ...