List of songs written by Bob Crewe explained

This is a list of songs written by Bob Crewe.

Chart hits and other notable songs written by Bob Crewe

YearSong[1] Original artistCo-writer(s) with CreweU.S. Pop[2] U.S. R&B[3] UK Singles Chart[4] Other charting versions, and notes
1957"Silhouettes"The RaysFrank Slay33align="center"-1957: Steve Gibson, #63 pop
1957: The Diamonds, #10 pop, #6 R&B<br>1965: Herman's Hermits, #5 pop, #3 UK
1981: The Futures, #79 R&B<br>1990: Cliff Richard, #10 UK
"Daddy Cool"The RaysFrank Slayalign="center"-align="center"-align="center"-1977: Darts, #6 UK
1958"La Dee Dah"Billy & LillieFrank Slay96align="center"-1958: Jackie Dennis, #4 UK
"Happiness"Billy & LillieFrank Slay56align="center"-align="center"-
"Lucky Ladybug"Billy & LillieFrank Slay14align="center"-align="center"-
1959"Tallahassee Lassie"Freddy CannonFrank Slay, Frederick Picariello613171959: Tommy Steele, #16 UK
"Bells, Bells, Bells"Billy & LillieFrank Slay88align="center"-align="center"-
"Okefenokee"Freddy CannonFrank Slay43align="center"-align="center"-
1960"Mediterranean Moon "The RaysFrank Slay95align="center"-align="center"-
"Jump Over"Freddy CannonFrank Slay28align="center"-align="center"-
"The Urge"Freddy CannonFrank Slay60align="center"-18
"Happy Shades of Blue"Freddy CannonFrank Slay83align="center"-align="center"-
"Humdinger"Freddy CannonFrank Slay59align="center"-align="center"-
1961"Pony Express "Danny & the JuniorsFrank Slay60align="center"-align="center"-
"Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It"Freddy CannonFrank Slay51align="center"-align="center"-1980: Matchbox, #22 UK
"Magic Moon"The RaysFrank Slay49align="center"-align="center"-
1962"Twistin' All Night Long"Danny & the JuniorsFrank Slay68align="center"-align="center"-
"Teen Queen of the Week"Freddy CannonFrank Slay92align="center"-align="center"-
"My Time for Crying"Maxine BrownSaul Bass98align="center"-align="center"-
"Big Girls Don't Cry"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio11131988: The Four Seasons, #91 UK (reissue)
1963"Walk Like a Man"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio13121985: Divine, #23 UK
1986: The Mary Jane Girls, #41 pop, #91 R&B
"Don't Mention My Name"The Shepherd SistersBob Gaudio94align="center"-align="center"-
"Whatever You Want"Jerry ButlerBob Gaudio68align="center"-align="center"-
"Soon (I'll Be Home Again) "The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio77align="center"-align="center"-
"New Mexican Rose"The Four SeasonsCharles Calello36align="center"-align="center"-
"That's the Only Way"The Four SeasonsBob Boulanger88align="center"-align="center"-
1964"Navy Blue"Diane RenayBud Rehak, Eddie Rambeau6align="center"-align="center"-
"Ronnie"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio6align="center"-align="center"-
"Across the Street"Lenny O'HenryCharles Calello, Valmond Harris98align="center"-align="center"-
"Rag Doll"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio1align="center"-2
"Silence is Golden"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudioalign="center"-align="center"-align="center"-1967: The Tremeloes, #11 pop, #1 UK
"Knock! Knock(Who's There)"The OrlonsLarry Santos6423align="center"-
"Save It for Me"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio10align="center"-align="center"-
"Society Girl"The Rag DollsSandy Linzer, Denny Randell91align="center"-align="center"-
"Pushin' a Good Thing Too Far"Barbara LewisSandy Linzer, Denny Randellalign="center"-47align="center"-
1965"Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio12align="center"-align="center"-1967: The Symbols, #44 UK
1975: The Bay City Rollers, #1 UK
"Dusty"The Rag DollsSandy Linzer, Denny Randell55align="center"-align="center"-
"Toy Soldier"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio64align="center"-align="center"-
"Girl Come Running"The Four SeasonsBob Gaudio30align="center"-align="center"-
"Let's Hang On"The Four SeasonsSandy Linzer, Denny Randell3align="center"-41969: The Bandwagon, #36 UK
1980, Darts, #11 UK
1981: Barry Manilow, #32 pop, #12 UK
"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)"Frankie ValliBob Gaudioalign="center"-align="center"-align="center"-1966: The Walker Brothers, #13 pop, #1 UK
1981: Nielsen/Pearson, #56 pop
1989: David Essex, #90 UK
1996: Cher, #26 UK
"Jenny Take a Ride"Mitch Ryder & the Detroit WheelsRichard Penniman, Enotris Johnson10align="center"-33Medley of Little Richard's "Jenny, Jenny" and "C. C. Rider"
1966"(You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself"Frankie ValliCharles Calello39align="center"-align="center"-
"You're Ready Now"Frankie ValliBob Gaudioalign="center"-align="center"-align="center"-1970: Frankie Valli, #11 UK (reissue)
"Takin' All I Can Get"Mitch Ryder & the Detroit WheelsGary Knight100align="center"-align="center"-
"The Proud One"Frankie ValliBob Gaudio68align="center"-align="center"-1975: The Osmonds, #22 pop, #5 UK
1967"Sock It to Me Baby!"Mitch Ryder & the Detroit WheelsL. Russell Brown6align="center"-align="center"-
"Can't Take My Eyes off You"Frankie ValliBob Gaudio2align="center"-align="center"-1967: The Lettermen, "Goin' Out of My Head / Can't Take My Eyes Off You ", #7 pop
1968: Andy Williams, #5 UK
1969: Nancy Wilson, #52 pop, #27 R&B<br>1982: Boys Town Gang, #4 UK
1996: Boys Town Gang #97 UK (reissue)
1998: Lauryn Hill, #35 pop, #45 R&B<br>1999: Andy Williams, #9 UK (reissue)
2002: Andy Williams and Denise van Outen, #23 UK
"Summer and Sandy"Lesley GoreL. Russell Brown, Raymond Bloodworth65align="center"-align="center"-
"I Make a Fool of Myself"Frankie ValliBob Gaudio18align="center"-align="center"-
"More Than the Eye Can See"Al MartinoLarry Weiss54align="center"-align="center"-
"Birds of Britain"The Bob Crewe GenerationHutch Davie89align="center"-align="center"-
"To Give (The Reason I Live)"Frankie ValliBob Gaudio29align="center"-align="center"-
1969"Eternity"Vicki CarrCharles Fox79align="center"-align="center"-
"Me and You"O. C. SmithBob Gaudioalign="center"-38align="center"-
1970"I Can't Take It Like a Man"Ben E. KingLarry Weiss, John Williamsalign="center"-45align="center"-
1974"So Good"The Eleventh HourKenny Nolan94align="center"-align="center"-
"Get Dancin'"Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-LettesKenny Nolan10328
"My Eyes Adored You"Frankie ValliKenny Nolan1align="center"-5
1975"Far As We Felt Like Goin'"LabelleKenny Nolanalign="center"-99align="center"-
"Lady Marmalade'"LabelleKenny Nolan11171998: All Saints, "Under the Bridge / Lady Marmalade", #1 UK
1998: Philly Beats, "Voulez Vous", #84 UK
2001: Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink, #1 pop, #43 R&B, #1 UK
"I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)"Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-LettesDenny Randell23336
"Swearin' to God"Frankie ValliDenny Randell63131
"Hollywood Hot"The Eleventh HourCidny Bullens5545align="center"-
"Jam Band"Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-LettesDenny Randell80align="center"-align="center"-
"Boogie Flap"Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-LettesKenny Nolanalign="center"-align="center"-51
1976"Street Talk"The Bob Crewe GenerationCidny Bullens56align="center"-align="center"-
1979"Fancy Dancer"Frankie ValliL. Russell Brown77align="center"-align="center"-
1983"Heaven Above Me"Roberta Flack and Peabo BrysonBob Gaudioalign="center"-align="center"-84
"You're Looking Like Love to Me"Roberta Flack and Peabo BrysonBob Gaudio, Jerry Corbetta5841align="center"-

Notes and References

  1. http://www.musicvf.com/songs.php?page=artist&artist=Bob+Crewe&tab=songaswriterchartstab Songs written by Bob Crewe, MusicVF.com
  2. Book: Whitburn, Joel. 2003. Top Pop Singles 1955-2002. 1st. Record Research Inc.. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 0-89820-155-1. registration.
  3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

    . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-1995. Joel Whitburn . 1996 . Record Research.

  4. Book: Betts, Graham. 2004. Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004. 1st. Collins. London. 0-00-717931-6.