Larry Knechtel

Songs Written by Larry KnechtelTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lawrence William Knechtel (August 4, 1940 – August 20, 2009) was an American keyboard player and bassist who was a member of the Wrecking Crew, a collection of Los Angeles–based session musicians who worked with such renowned artists as Simon & Garfunkel, Duane Eddy, the Beach Boys, the Mamas & the Papas, the Monkees, the Partridge Family, Billy Joel, the Doors, the Byrds, the Grass Roots, Jerry Garcia, and Elvis Presley. He also was a member of the 1970s band... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Larry Knechtel first charted in 1961 with Drivin' Home.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: Took the Last Train - #2: Drivin' Home
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  Duane Eddy
1.
07/1961
#2  Drivin' Home
Duane Eddy

37 pts
87
US


30
UK
[Jamie 1195]
written by Duane Eddy & Larry Knechtel greentick
  David Gates
Took the Last Train
2.
08/1978
#1  Took the Last Train
David Gates

from Goodbye Girl   Goodbye Girl
45 pts
30
US
7
AC


[Elektra 45500]
written by David Gates & Larry Knechtel greentick


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