Songs Written by Cliff FriendTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Cliff Friend (October 1, 1893 – June 27, 1974) was an accomplished American songwriter and pianist. A member of Tin Pan Alley, Friend co-wrote several hits including "Lovesick Blues", "My Blackbirds Are Bluebirds Now" and "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", also known as the theme song to the Looney Tunes cartoon series. == Early life == Friend was born on October 1, 1893, in Cincinnati. His father was first violinist with the Woods Theater Orchestra. He studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Cliff Friend first charted in 1922 with Sing Song Man.The artist placed 81 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 47 of which reached the Top‑10, including 3 number‑ones.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement, including 1 number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.