Maureen McGovern

pop, female vocalists, 70s

Biography – Maureen McGovern

Maureen McGovern is an American singer and actress born on July 27, 1949. She rose to fame with her 1973 hit single 'The Morning After,' which topped the Billboard charts and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. This iconic song was featured in the film The Poseidon Adventure. With a career spanning over five decades, McGovern has achieved success in various genres, including pop music, musical theatre, and recordings of American standards and show tunes. Her powerful and versatile soprano voice has made her a standout performer both on stage and in the studio. In addition to her music, McGovern has also had a successful career in Broadway theatre, showcasing her range as a vocalist and actress. Throughout her illustrious career, McGovern has demonstrated her ability to adapt and thrive in different musical genres, cementing her place as a beloved and respected artist in the entertainment industry.

Maureen McGovern

Top Tracks

Pix Title Duration
The Morning After - Single Version 02:19
death hill (over and over) 04:15
Can You Read My Mind 03:20
MacArthur Park 02:14
The Long and Winding Road 01:30
Imagine 03:31
Let It Be 03:15
Love Knots 02:18
Can't Take My Eyes Off You 03:40
By The Time I Get To Phoenix 02:57
On My Way To You 03:44
The Circle Game 05:14
Fire and Rain 04:04
Carolina Moon 02:44
Little Black Rain Cloud/Sunny Skies 03:14
Caroling, Caroling 02:10
Amazing Grace 05:43
Christmas Eve 02:53
The Christmas Tree 02:08
Lover 04:46
Manhattan 02:18
Embraceable You 02:21
Here You Come Again 03:39
The Same Moon 04:50
The Moon's a Harsh Mistress 03:24
Toyland 04:15
I Wonder What You're Like 04:04
Sometime Soon 03:31
The Fiddle And The Drum 03:03
Untitled - All on saxes 00:50
Like A Sunday Morning 03:13
The Summer Knows 04:47
Porgy, I Is Your Woman (Bess, You Is My Woman) 03:21
The Island 03:30
Anyone Who Had A Heart 04:04
The Holly And The Ivy/Bright, Bright The Holly Berries 02:37
This Nearly Was Mine 03:20
It's Only a Paper Moon 02:16

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Quick Facts about Maureen McGovern

Born: 1949-07-27 (age 76)

Country: United States (US)

Genre: pop, female vocalists, 70s

Known for: The Morning After - Single Version, death hill, Can You Read My Mind

Spotify popularity: 38 / 100 (2026-04-11)

Spotify followers: 78.3k (2026-04-11)

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