Songs Written by George A. NortonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

George Addison Norton (April 18, 1880 – November 18, 1923), usually credited as George A. Norton, was an American lyricist and composer of popular songs. == Biography == He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His earliest credits came in 1899, with "In the Shenandoah Valley" and "Sing Me a Song of the South", both written with composer James W. Casey (1875–1964). In 1903, Norton's song "Mary from Maryland" was used in a Broadway show, The Girl from Dixie. He... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, George A. Norton first charted in 1914 with Memphis Blues.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.

Top songs: #1: Memphis Blues - #2: My Melancholy Baby - #3: My Melancholy Baby - #4: My Melancholy Baby - #5: Memphis Blues
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  Prince's Orchestra
Memphis Blues
1.
11/1914

#1  Memphis Blues
Prince's Orchestra

279 pts
4
US




[Columbia 5591]
written by W.C. Handy & George A. Norton greentick
  The Victor Military Band
The Memphis Blues
2.
11/1914

The Memphis Blues
The Victor Military Band

177 pts
9
US




[Victor 17519]
written by W.C. Handy & George A. Norton greentick
  Walter Van Brunt
My Melancholy Baby
3.
04/1915

My Melancholy Baby
Walter Van Brunt

173 pts
9
US




[Edison Amberol 2542]
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
Memphis Blues
4.
09/1915

#5  Memphis Blues
Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan

187 pts
8
US




[Columbia 1721]
written by W.C. Handy & George A. Norton greentick
  Gene Austin
My Melancholy Baby
5.
1928

#2  My Melancholy Baby
Gene Austin

274 pts
3
US




[Victor 21015]
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra
My Melancholy Baby
6.
1936

#4  My Melancholy Baby
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra

208 pts
6
US




written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Bing Crosby
My Melancholy Baby
7.
1939

My Melancholy Baby
Bing Crosby

115 pts
14
US




[Decca 2289]
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Sam Donahue and His Orchestra
My Melancholy Baby
8.
04/1947

#3  My Melancholy Baby
Sam Donahue and His Orchestra

221 pts
5
US




hit for Gene Austin in 1928
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Tommy Edwards
My Melancholy Baby
9.
05/1959

My Melancholy Baby
Tommy Edwards

83 pts
26
US
27
R&B
29
UK
[MGM 12794]
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  The Marcels
My Melancholy Baby
10.
02/1962

My Melancholy Baby
The Marcels

14 pts
58
US




[Colpix 624]
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick
  Chas & Dave
My Melancholy Baby
11.
11/1983

My Melancholy Baby
Chas & Dave

13 pts




51
UK
written by Ernie Burnett & George A. Norton greentick

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