Cynthia Weil

As a staff writer for Don Kirshner's Aldon Music, which was located in New York's famed Brill Building, Cynthia Weil co-authored some of the classic hits of the 1960s, including "On Broadway," "Uptown," and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place." Primarily a lyricist, Weil was aided by husband and partner Barry Mann, who supplied much of the music. With her stories of social commentary and lyrical vignettes that pointed out the hypocrisy of America's class system, Weil is acknowledged as one of the groundbreaking writers who took rock lyrics beyond the moon-June tales of lost romanc...