Edward Cornelius Cobb (February 25, 1938, South Pasadena, California – September 19, 1999, Honolulu, Hawaii) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, most notably during the 1950s and 1960s. He is notable for writing the song "Tainted Love" for Gloria Jones, which later became a hit worldwide when it was covered by Soft Cell. == Career == === The Four Preps === Cobb was a member of the pop group the Four Preps from its discovery in 1956 until... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Ed Cobb first charted in 1960 with MacDonald's Cave.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: SOS - #2: Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go? - #3: Tainted Love - #4: Tainted Love - #5: Every Little Bit Hurts
Brontosaurus Stomp
The Piltdown Men
Piltdown Rides Again
The Piltdown Men
Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone
The Piltdown Men
I'll Always Love You
Brenda Holloway
Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White
The Standells
Why Pick on Me
The Standells
Non-stop Erotic Cabaret (all cuts)
Soft Cell
Tainted Love
Soft Cell
Joy
Mark Ryder
Tainted Love
Marilyn Manson
SOS
Rihanna
Tainted Love
Soft Cell
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