‘Wild Thing’ & ‘Angel of the Morning’ songwriter still making great music 50 years on

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    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Chip Taylor (Image courtesy of Taylor)

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Chip Taylor (Image courtesy of Taylor)

    Dave Heller sits down with Chip to learn about his illustrious career and varied music.

     

     

    If you only know him from his often-covered songs, you’re only scratching the surface of Chip Taylor’s six-decade long career as a singer/songwriter.  He still maintains a vigorous touring schedule, as well.

    Performing likely in the DNA of the Voight family – brother Jon won an Academy Award for best actor for his work in Coming Home, and is also acclaimed for his roles in the classic films Midnight Cowboy and Deliverance.  By the way, Chip and Jon’s big brother Barry is a renowned geologist.

    NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down with Chip to learn about his illustrious career and varied music.

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