Songs Written by Ernie K-DoeTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Ernest Kador Jr. (February 22, 1933 – July 5, 2001), known by the stage name Ernie K-Doe, was an American R&B singer best known for his 1961 hit single "Mother-in-Law", which went to number 1 on the Billboard pop chart in the U.S. == Early career == Born in New Orleans, K-Doe recorded as a member of the group the Blue Diamonds in 1954 before making his first solo recordings the following year. "Mother-in-Law", written by Allen Toussaint, was his... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ernie K-Doe first charted in 1961 with Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.