John Wallowitch

John Wallowitch (February 11, 1926 – August 15, 2007) was an American songwriter and cabaret performer. He wrote over 2,700 songs; his works include "Bruce", "Come a Little Closer", "I See the World Through Your Eyes", "Back on the Town" and "Mary's Bar". For over 50 years he played and sang a catalogue of original songs at nightspots around New York City, as well as on his cable television show John's Cabaret. until Ross's death on Apr 20, 2003.

Wallowitch died on August 15, 2007, in New York City. Wallowitch is buried beside Ross at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.

In 2016, Wallowitch & Ross: This Moment was entered into the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences film archive for permanent preservation.

During 1989, comedian Chris Elliott would parody Wallowitch on the Late Night with David Letterman show portraying the musical character Johnny Graham, who took requests via telephone. They were often prank phone calls.

Discography 1964: This Is John Wallowitch!!!, LP features cover artwork by Andy Warhol (Serenus Records SEP 2005) 1965: This Is The Other Side Of John Wallowitch!!!, LP features cover artwork by Andy Warhol (Serenus Records SEP 2006) 197?: Now appearing at Dreamland Memory Ballroom, LP features cover artwork by Jean Veber (Serenus Records SEPS 22015) 1984: Back On The Town [LIVE] (DRG Label) 1993: My Manhattan, featuring Bertram Ross & Dixie Carter (DRG Label) 1999: Wallowitch & Ross: This Moment. (Music from the Motion Picture) (Karmic Records) 2002: Wallowitch & Ross, John Wallowitch & Bertram Ross. 2008: Miracle On 71st Street, (13 Stories Records) (iTunes)

Wallowitch performed by others 1983: Dixie Carter Sings John Wallowitch Live at the Carlyle (DRG Label) 2003: Frankie and Johnny and Me, Lynn Lobban performing John Wallowitch songs (LML Music) 2007: You're for Loving Sue Gandy and John Wallowitch (Karmic Records)