Steve Goodman
Steven Benjamin Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk and country singer-songwriter from Chicago. He wrote the song "City of New Orleans", which was recorded by Arlo Guthrie and many others including John Denver, The Highwaymen, and Judy Collins; in 1985, it afforded Goodman the Grammy songwriter award for best country song, as performed by Willie Nelson. Goodman had a small but dedicated group of fans for his albums and concerts during his lifetime. His most frequently sung song, "Go Cubs Go", is about the Chicago Cubs. Goodman died of leukemia in September 1984.
Steve Goodman | |
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Goodman in 1983 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Steven Benjamin Goodman |
| Born | July 25, 1948 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1984 (aged 36) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
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| Years active | 1968–1984 |
| Labels | Buddah, Asylum, Red Pajamas |
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