The Top Ten Songs Written by Geoff Stephens

Geoff Stevens (1934 - 2020)

British songwriter and producer Geoff Stephens died on December 24 at the age of 86.  While not a household name, he wrote songs that became major hits on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the sixties and seventies.  Here are his ten biggest. 

1. Winchester Cathedral - New Vaudeville Band (1966 / #1) 

2. There's a Kind of Hush - Herman's Hermits (1967 / #4) / The Carpenters (1976 / #12)

3. Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast - Wayne Newton (1972 / #4)

4. Smile a Little Smile For Me - The Flying Machine (1969 / #5)

5. Doctor's Orders - Carol Douglas (1974 / #11)

6. Daughter of Darkness - Tom Jones (1970 / #13)

7. The Crying Game - Boy George (1992 / #15)

8. Silver Lady - David Soul (1977 / #52)

9. Sorry Suzanne - Hollies (1969 / #56)

10. It's Like We Never Said Goodbye - Crystal Gayle (1980 / #63)