Songs Written by Ernesto LecuonaTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Ernesto Lecuona y Casado (Spanish pronunciation: [eɾˈnesto leˈkwona]; August 7, 1896 – November 29, 1963) was a Cuban composer and pianist, many of whose works have become standards of the Latin, jazz and classical repertoires. His over 600 compositions include songs and zarzuelas as well as pieces for piano and symphonic orchestra. In the 1930s, he helped establish a popular band, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, which showcased some of his most successful pieces and was later taken over by Armando... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ernesto Lecuona first charted in 1934 with Dust on the Moon.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.