Composer
Woody Harris
songwriter
1911–1985
2 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1911
- Died
- 1985
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Place of death
- Florida
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
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. 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.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; songwriter; guitarist
- Genres
- rock music
- VIAF ID
- 45145971347532330174
- ISNI
- 0000000073212910
- GND ID
- 1192409701
- Library of Congress ID
- n2025002381
- MusicBrainz ID
- 0096a2ff-c725-412c-bf19-501f9b3a144b
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice
- Genres represented
- Rock
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of the Hop Performed by Billy & The Martiniques; | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Clementine | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 45145971347532330174.