Woody Harris Explained

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 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.

Songs

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

Title Year Collaborator Performer
All Night Long 1959 Bobby Darin
Brand New House 1958 Bobby Darin Bobby Darin, Otis Spann
1960   Bobby Darin
Dix-a-Billy 1958 Paul Evans, Jack Reardon LaVern Baker
1958 Bobby Darin Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly
I Want You With Me 1961   Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley
Pity Miss Kitty 1960   Bobby Darin
1958 Bobby Darin Bobby Darin, Dion and the Belmonts, Danny & the Juniors
Real Love 1958 Bobby Darin Bobby Darin
1957 Eddie V. Deane Guy Mitchell
School's Out 1958 Bobby Darin Bobby Darin
Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues 1967 Al Byron Della Reese, Lena Horne, Jimmy Witherspoon
You Never Called 1960   Bobby Darin
Was There a Call for Me (B side of Mack the Knife) 1958   Bobby Darin

Notes and References

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