Songs Written by Dave Baby CortezTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

David Cortez Clowney (August 13, 1938 – May 31, 2022), known by the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez, was an American pop and R&B organist and pianist, best known for his 1959 hit, "The Happy Organ". == Early life == David Cortez Clowney was born in Detroit on August 13, 1938, and attended Northwestern High School in the city. His father played the piano, and encouraged him to pursue a musical career. Clowney played the piano for 10 years, then... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Dave Baby Cortez first charted in 1957 with In the Chapel.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: The Happy Organ - #2: Rinky Dink - #3: The Whistling Organ - #4: Happy Weekend - #5: Organ Shout
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  Ann Cole
1.
01/1957

In the Chapel
Ann Cole

from Got My Mo-Jo Working   
9 pts


14
R&B
[Baton 232]
written by David Clowney greentick & Larry Coleman
  The Jesters
2.
07/1957

So Strange
The Jesters

5 pts
100
US


[Winley 218]
written by Adam Jackson, David Clowney greentick & Paul Winley
  Dave Baby Cortez
3.
03/1959

#1  The Happy Organ
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

253 pts
1
US
5
R&B
instrumental
[Clock 1009]
written by Dave Baby Cortez greentick & Kurt Wood
4.
06/1959

#3  The Whistling Organ
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

14 pts
61
US


[Clock 1012]
written by Ken Wood, Dave Clowney greentick & Kreigsmann
5.
10/1959

Piano Shuffle
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

4 pts
103
US


instrumental
[Clock 1014]
written by Ken Wood & Dave Clowney greentick
6.
07/1962

#2  Rinky Dink
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

from Rinky Dink   
101 pts
10
US
9
R&B
instrumental
[Julia/Chess 1829]
written by David Clowney greentick & Paul Winley
7.
10/1962

#4  Happy Weekend
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

12 pts
67
US


[Chess 1834]
written by Dave Baby Cortez greentick
8.
11/1962

Fiesta
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

6 pts
96
US


[Emit 301]
written by Ken Wood & Dave Baby Cortez greentick
9.
04/1963

Hot Cakes (1st Serving)
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

7 pts
91
US


[Chess 1850]
written by David Clowney greentick & Reginald Hall
10.
08/1963

#5  Organ Shout
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

11 pts
76
US


[Chess 1861]
written by Dave Baby Cortez greentick & Julia Clowney
11.
01/1965

Popping Popcorn
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

3 pts
132
US


instrumental
[Okeh 7208]
written by Teddy Vann & David Clowney greentick
12.
10/1965

Tweetie Pie
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

3 pts
135
US


instrumental
[Roulette 4628]
written by David Clowney greentick & Julia Clowney
13.
06/1966

Count Down
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

6 pts
91
US


[Roulette 4679]
written by David Clowney greentick, Morris Levy & Henry Glover
14.
06/1973

Someone Has Taken Your Place
Dave Baby Cortez greentick

3 pts


45
R&B
[All Platinum 2343]
written by David Clowney greentick & Joe Richardson

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