Betty Comden

Songs Written by Betty ComdenTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: "the longest running creative partnership in theatre history." The musical-comedy duo of Comden and Green collaborated most notably with composers Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein, as well enjoyed success with Singin' in the Rain, as part of the famed "Freed unit" at... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Betty Comden first charted in 1956 with The Party's Over.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.

Top songs: #1: The Party's Over - #2: Dance Only with Me - #3: Just in Time - #4: Now! - #5: I Love New York/New York New York
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  Tony Bennett
1.
11/1956

#3  Just in Time
Tony Bennett

19 pts
46
US






[Columbia 40770]
written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden greentick & Adolph Green
  Doris Day
2.
12/1956

The Party's Over
Doris Day

13 pts
63
US






written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden greentick & Adolph Green
  Perry Como
3.
05/1958

#2  Dance Only with Me
Perry Como

52 pts
19
US






B side to Kewpie Doll
[RCA 47-7202]
written by Betty Comden greentick, Adolph Green & Jule Styne
Make Someone Happy
4.
12/1960

Make Someone Happy
Perry Como

8 pts
80
US






[RCA 47-7812]
written by Betty Comden greentick, Adolph Green & Jule Styne
  Lonnie Donegan
5.
04/1962

#1  The Party's Over
Lonnie Donegan

91 pts






9
UK
written by Adolph Green, Betty Comden greentick & Jule Styne
  Lena Horne
6.
11/1963

#4  Now!
Lena Horne

16 pts
92
US


18
R&B


[20th Century 449]
written by Betty Comden greentick, Adolph Green & Jule Styne
  Jimmy Durante
Make Someone Happy
7.
12/1996

Make Someone Happy
Jimmy Durante

10 pts






69
UK
written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden greentick & Adolph Green
  Chris Botti
Make Someone Happy
8.
03/2005

Make Someone Happy
Chris Botti

from When I Fall in Love   When I Fall in Love
3 pts


40
AC




[Columbia LP Cut]
written by Betty Comden greentick, Adolph Green & Jule Styne
  Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé
9.
09/2006

Just in Time
Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé

from Duets: An American Classic   
6 pts


22
AC




[RPM/Columbia LP Cut]
written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden greentick & Adolph Green
  The Glee Cast
10.
06/2011

#5  I Love New York/New York New York
The Glee Cast

14 pts
81
US




83
UK
[20th Century Fox TV]
written by Madonna, Stuart Price, Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden greentick & Adolph Green

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