This is just one of several thousand Gerry Goffen/Carole King compositions. In an interview, she said that when they wrote together, they sold songs, and the rights, for $20 and did several a day. So many songs are not written by the actual performers. I really like the live performances. Anyway, a big hit for the Drifters.
In the city, up on the roofs is where people hang out. A bit of peace and quiet.