Who were Hugo & Luigi?

Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore were a songwriting and production cousin duo known for hits like 'Can't Help Falling in Love' and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'.

What are Hugo & Luigi's most famous songs?

Their most famous songs include 'Can't Help Falling in Love' (for Elvis Presley), 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight,' and they produced Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come'.

When were Hugo & Luigi inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore were posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on December 9, 2025.

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Hugo & Luigi: Musical Legends Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Summary

Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Their hits include Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love' and UB40's.
They produced Sam Cooke's anthem 'A Change Is Gonna Come'.

Hugo & Luigi: Musical Legends Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has posthumously inducted the influential songwriting and production duo Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore. Often referred to simply as Hugo & Luigi, the cousins were behind a string of timeless hits that have resonated across generations. Their collaborative efforts penned iconic songs such as "Can't Help Falling in Love," famously recorded by Elvis Presley, and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," which saw chart success with both The Tokens and Robert John.

Beyond their songwriting prowess, Hugo & Luigi also made significant contributions as producers. Their production credits include Little Peggy March's uplifting "I Will Follow Him" and the enduring disco classic "The Hustle" by Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony. They also produced many of Sam Cooke's most memorable tracks, including the powerful Civil Rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come."