Cynthia Weil And Barry Mann: The Songwriters Behind The Most-Played Song Of The 20th Century Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Rock and roll hall-of-famers Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann have been writing hit records for half a century. ( Courtesy of the artist / Bruce Glikas ) Produced by WNYC