James Verderamo cuts a tragic figure as Gerry Goffin. Verderamo’s Goffin is a lyrical genius, but never satisfied with what he has and is always looking for the next big thing. Verderamo well captures Goffin’s battle with manic-depression as he laments not being able to keep up with the times as the style of songwriting changes over the latter half of the 60s and his desire to have his cake and eat it too, by remaining married to King, but indulging in other romances. Verderamo also has a fine, mellow voice exemplified in “Take Good Care of My Baby” and his personal take on “Up On the Roof”.