Songs Written by Ernie MarescaTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Ernest Peter Maresca (August 21, 1938 – July 8, 2015) was an American singer, songwriter and record company executive, best known for writing or co-writing some of Dion's biggest hits, including "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer". == Biography == Maresca was born in the Bronx, New York. He began singing and writing in a doo-wop group, the Monterays, later renamed as the Desires, and, after Maresca left, as the Regents, who had a hit with "Barbara Ann". In 1957, his... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ernie Maresca first charted in 1958 with No One Knows.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.