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]

Title	Year	Collaborator	Performer
Brand New House	1958	Bobby Darin	Bobby Darin, Otis Spann
Clementine	1960		Bobby Darin
Dix-a-Billy	1958	Paul Evans, Jack Reardon	LaVern Baker
Early in the Morning	1958	Bobby Darin	Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly
I Want You With Me	1961		Elvis Presley
Pity Miss Kitty	1960		Bobby Darin
Queen of the Hop	1958	Bobby Darin	Bobby Darin, Dion and the Belmonts, Danny & the Juniors
Real Love	1958	Bobby Darin	Bobby Darin
Rock-a-Billy	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

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