The song was so popular that the title became its own idiom. The Carpenters caressed "Rainy Days And Mondays" to soft-rock perfection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roger Nichols in about 1970 - Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Roger Nichols, who has died aged 84, was a songwriter and ...

Songwriter Roger Nichols, who alongside writing partner Paul Williams wrote enduring hits for the Carpenters including “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” has died. He was 84.

A Carpenters tribute band will bring hits such as “Rainy Days and Mondays” and “Yesterday Once More” to the stage this summer in central Pa. Top of the World, lead by singer Debbie Taylor, will ...

He and writing partner Paul Williams wrote hits for the Carpenters including "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "I Won't Last a Day Without You" No cause of death was given ...