Woody Harris


Woody Harris 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.

Songs

Below is a partial list of songs written by Harris:
TitleYearCollaboratorPerformer
"All Night Long"1959Moon MullicanBobby Darin
"Brand New House"1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Otis Spann
"Oh [My Darling, Clementine|Clementine]"1960 Bobby Darin
"Dix-a-Billy"1958Paul Evans, Jack ReardonLaVern Baker
"Early in the Morning"1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Buddy Holly
"I Want You With Me"1961 Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley
"Pity Miss Kitty"1960 Bobby Darin
"Queen of the Hop"1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin, Dion and the Belmonts, Danny & the Juniors
"Real Love"1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin
"Rock-a-Billy"1957Eddie V. DeaneGuy Mitchell
"School's Out"1958Bobby DarinBobby Darin
"Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues"1967Al ByronDella Reese, Lena Horne, Jimmy Witherspoon
"You Never Called"1960 Bobby Darin
"Was There a Call for Me" 1958 Bobby Darin