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Harry Barris (November 24, 1905 – December 13, 1962) was an American popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927. == Biography == Barris was born to Jewish parents in New York City. Gary Giddins described him as "small, wiry, and moon-faced with glittery eyes,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Harry Barris first charted in 1928 with Mississippi Mud.The artist placed 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 6 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.