Roger Nichols

Roger Stewart Nichols (September 17, 1940 – May 17, 2025) was an American composer and songwriter. He was a multi-instrumentalist who played violin, guitar, bass guitar and piano.

Background Roger Stewart Nichols was born in Missoula, Montana, on September 17, 1940, but grew up in Santa Monica, California, where his family had moved shortly after his birth. Both of his parents were musicians, and he inherited their interest in music from an early age, playing the violin as a child and later starting a band.

Nichols lived in Bend, Oregon, with his wife, the former Therese Vorndran. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

Discography Studio albums Roger Nichols & The Small Circle of Friends (1968) Roger Nichols and A Circle of Friends – Be Gentle With My Heart (1995) Roger Nichols and The Small Circle of Friends – Full Circle (2007) Roger Nichols and The Small Circle of Friends – My Heart is Home (2012)

Special Editions Roger Nichols and The Small Circle of Friends – Full Circle (2008) – Now Sounds (UK) edition with five original demo extra tracks.

Compilations Treasury (2016) Treasury Extra Tracks (2018) Roger Nichols Works ~ Special 7inch Box (2018)

Singles +TitleYearPeakWriters and producersAlbumUSBub."Snow Queen" (A&M Records 830)196629 L. Marks Doug Tibbles Gerry Goffin Carole KingRoger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends (1968)"Let's Ride" (A&M Records 946)1968— Paul Williams Tommy LiPuma

Songbook Song Most Famously Covered By Year Composed By Latest CD / Digital Release Always You The American Breed 1968 Roger Nichols (songwriter), Tony Asher The Best Of The American Breed / Geffen Records / 2016 Can I Go The Collage 1968 Roger Nichols (songwriter) The Collage / Now Sounds / 2011 Don't Take Your Time The Match 1969 Roger Nichols (songwriter), Tony Asher A New Light / Sony / 2012 Just Beyond Your Smile The Sunshine Company 1967 Roger Nichols (songwriter), Tony Asher Happy Is / Oldays Records / 2018 Just What I've Been Lookin' For The Vogues 1970 Roger Nichols (songwriter), Smokey Roberds Sing The Good Old Songs And Other Hits / Reprise Records / 2013 Love So Fine The Four King Cousins 1968 Roger Nichols (songwriter), Tony Asher Introducing... / Capitol / 2021 No Love Today Michelle Phillips 1976 Roger Nichols (songwriter) Ultimate Anthology / Universal / 2016 Poto Flavus John Tartaglia 1969 Roger Nichols (songwriter) Ultimate Anthology / Universal / 2014