Songs Written by Duke EllingtonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer". Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. A master at writing miniatures for... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Duke Ellington first charted in 1932 with It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).The artist placed 31 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 14 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 16 Top‑10s, 5 of which peaked at number‑one.