'Wild Thing,' 'Angel of the Morning' songwriter Chip Taylor dead at 86

Chip Taylor, songwriter of such hits as “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed in a post on his official Facebook page.

10 essential versions of 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning'

The legendary songwriter passed away earlier this week at the age of 86.
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Chip Taylor, Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Who Wrote ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind hits "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," has died. He was 86. The death of Taylor, who was born James Wesley Voight, was confirmed by Train Wreck Records, which ...
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Chip Taylor, songwriter behind ‘Angel of the Morning,’ dead at 86

Chip Taylor, best known as the songwriter who penned classic songs such as “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died on Monday (March 23.) He was 86 years old. News of his death came via a ...

Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing,’ ‘Angel of the Morning’ songwriter, dies at 86

A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he was the younger brother of actor Jon Voight and uncle of Angelina Jolie.

Chip Taylor, Songwriter Behind ‘Wild Thing’ & ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the hitmaking songwriter behind "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," has died at age 86, his record label ...