Woody Harris

Woody Harris (November 1, 1911 – February 19, 1985) was an American songwriter of the 1950s and 1960s. He is perhaps best known for songs written for and with Bobby Darin. On "Queen of the Hop", Darin used the name "Walden Tweed". Darin's real name was Walden Robert Cassotto.[1] He also wrote songs for Elvis Presley, Della Reese and other popular singers. In addition to his collaboration with Darin, he also collaborated with Eddie V. Deane, Jack Reardon, and others. Harris composed songs in the rock and roll, rockabilly, and blues genres.

Personal life

Harris was born November 1, 1911, in New York City.[2] He died February 19, 1985, in Hallandale, Florida.[1]

Songs

Below is a partial list of songs written by Harris:[1][3][4]

TitleYearCollaboratorPerformer
All Night Long1959Moon MullicanBobby Darin
Brand New House1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Otis Spann
Clementine1960 Bobby Darin
Dix-a-Billy1958Paul Evans, Jack ReardonLaVern Baker
Early in the Morning1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Buddy Holly
I Want You With Me1961 Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley
Pity Miss Kitty1960 Bobby Darin
Queen of the Hop1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Dion and the Belmonts, Danny & the Juniors
Real Love1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin
Rock-a-Billy1957Eddie V. DeaneGuy Mitchell
School's Out1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin
Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues1967Al ByronDella Reese, Lena Horne, Jimmy Witherspoon
You Never Called1960 Bobby Darin
Was There a Call for Me (B side of Mack the Knife)1958 Bobby Darin

Footnotes

  1. "Woody Harris". Black Cat Rockabilly Europe. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  2. "November 1 Birthdays". Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  3. "Woody Harris". Helene Blue Musique. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  4. "Woody Harris". Discogs. Retrieved 2009-06-06.

See also

  • Category:Songs written by Woody Harris


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