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My Take
You may not know Chip Taylor's name, but you certainly know "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning" — and writing either would justify a career. The Yonkers songwriter, brother of actor Jon Voight, was the rare craftsman content to let the songs outlive their author rather than chase the spotlight himself. He passed in 2026, but those melodies are still covered around the world, which is the highest compliment a songwriter can receive. I have nothing but respect for a writer whose work has quietly become part of everyone's musical memory.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chip Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- チップ・テイラー
- Reading
- ちっぷ・ていらー
- Born
- March 21, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Yonkers, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- songwriter / singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Archbishop Stepinac High School
- University
- University of Hartford
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wild Thing | — | |
| Notable work | Angel of the Morning | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip%20Taylor
Frequently asked questions
When was Chip Taylor born?
Born March 21, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Chip Taylor from?
Chip Taylor is from Yonkers, New York, United States.
What does Chip Taylor do?
Chip Taylor works as songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer.
What is Chip Taylor known for?
Notable works include Wild Thing, Angel of the Morning.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.