Roger Nichols, born on September 17, 1940 in Missoula, Montana, and died on May
17, 2025 at the age of 84, was an American composer, songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his fruitful collaborations with
lyricist Paul Williams, with whom he co-wrote several iconic hits for the duo
The Carpenters, such as "We've Only Just Begun", "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "I
Won't Last a Day Without You". After studying music and mastering several
instruments, including violin, guitar, bass and piano, Nichols began his career
by recording the album Roger Nichols and the Sma...