It was first recorded released in 1962 by the.
													
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																	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.