On this date in 1961, BOBBY VEE recorded the song TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY (Jun 21, 1961) This song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. King pecked out the tune on the piano, and almost handed it over to Cynthia Weil, but Gerry Goffin turned up some lyrics for it. The song became King and Goffin's second #1 single after The Shirelles' "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" put them on the map. It was also Bobby Vee's only #1. Before this song, Bobby Vee's claim to fame was filling in for BUDDY HO