Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman
Steve Goodman was a singer-songwriter folk guitar player best known for his song “The City of New Orleans” which he wrote when he was following Edwin Muskie around during the 1972 Democratic presidental campaign. Goodman wrote a number of songs most of which showcased his unique sense of humor. He wrote the country standard “You Never Even Call Me By My Name”. He also hung around Jimmy Buffett who recorded a number of Goodman penned tunes, namely “Banana Republics”,”Door Number Three”,”This Hotel Room” and “Where’s the Party”. Diagnosed with Leukemia since the late sixties he eventually passed away from the illness on September 20th,1984 at the age of 36.