Songs Written by Harry AkstTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Harry Akst (August 15, 1894 – March 31, 1963) was an American songwriter, who started out his career as a pianist in vaudeville accompanying singers such as Nora Bayes, Frank Fay and Al Jolson. == Life and career == Akst was born in New York, United States. For four years, he worked for Bayes. Then in 1916, he enlisted in the army and was at Camp Upton when he met Irving Berlin (in 1921 they would write "Home Again Blues").... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Harry Akst first charted in 1919 with You Don't Need the Wine to Have a Wonderful Time.The artist placed 47 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 26 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.