Steve Goodman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Steve Goodman

American folk music singer-songwriter

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1948

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1984

Profession: composer, singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Steven Benjamin Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago.
He wrote the song "City of New Orleans," which was recorded by Arlo Guthrie and many others including Joan Baez, John Denver, The Highwaymen, and Judy Collins; in 1985, it received a Grammy award for best country song, as performed by Willie Nelson.
Goodman had a small but dedicated group of fans for his albums and concerts during his lifetime, and is generally considered a musician's musician.
His most frequently sung song is the Chicago Cubs anthem, "Go Cubs Go".
Goodman died of leukemia in September 1984.