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. 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. He died February 19, 1985, in Hallandale, Florida. Title Year Collaborator Performer"All Night Long" 1959 Moon Mullican Bobby Darin"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 Bobby Darin, 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

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