John Carter

One of the leading tunesmiths of the '60s and '70s English pop scene, John Carter was responsible for writing big hits and timeless classics like "Can't You Feel My Heartbeat" by Herman's Hermits, "My World Fell Down" by Sagittarius, and the Music Explosion's "Little Bit o' Soul." Working tirelessly with musical partner Ken Lewis, he formed a writing and performing team that was also responsible for the Ivy League's "Funny How Love Can Be," the Flowerpot Men's "Let's Go to San Francisco," and "Beach Baby" for First Class. Typified by harmony vocals, simple melodies and, during...