It was first recorded released in 1962 by the.
Up on the roof jt.
A big 60s hit for the drifters.
Up on the roof is a song written by gerry goffin and carole king and recorded in 1962 by the drifters.
Live at the troubadour los angeles.
Up on the roof.
In the uk it was a top ten success for singer kenny lynch whose version was also released in 1962.
Released late that year the disc became a major hit in early 1963 reaching number 5 on the u s.