Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore are the latest songwriters to be inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, following Cindy Walker in May 2024, Prince in July 2024 and Bert Berns in September 2025.
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Often referred to by just their first names, Hugo & Luigi, the songwriters and producers (who were cousins) had long and hit-studded careers. They were among the first producers to have their names prominently displayed on album jackets.
They cowrote (with George David Weiss) the romantic ballad “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” which Elvis Presley took to

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