Bolder Backstage: Songwriter Jimmy Webb

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Some of us struggle to find our passion. Others have known their entire lives what they want to do. That’s exactly what happened with Jimmy Webb.

Since he was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to make music. That 12-year-old grew up to become one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He’s worked with Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, the Fifth Dimension, Glen Campbell and many more.

Growing Bolder caught up with this legend about his life and work. He reveals what it’s like for everyone to know his songs but not know he’s the man behind them.

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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