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My Take
Cynthia Weil belongs to that quiet pantheon of writers who shaped the soundtrack of generations without standing in the spotlight. Working alongside her husband Barry Mann, she crafted lyrics with emotional precision that earned them entry into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. What moves me is that words, not just melody, can carry that much weight in a song. She passed in 2023, but her lyrics still live in countless voices. I deeply respect this kind of greatness, the sort that moves the world from behind the curtain.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cynthia Weil
- Name (Japanese)
- シンシア・ワイル
- Reading
- しんしあ・わいる
- Born
- October 18, 1940 – June 1, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / songwriter / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Grammy Award for Song of the Year
- 1987 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cynthia Weil born?
October 18, 1940 – June 1, 2023.
Where is Cynthia Weil from?
Cynthia Weil is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Cynthia Weil do?
Cynthia Weil works as composer, songwriter, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.