Irving Gordon

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Irving Gordon (February 14, 1915 – December 1, 1996) was an American songwriter known for his contributions to the Americana genre. == Early life and education == Gordon was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Jewish family, and later lived on Coney Island. He was named Israel Goldener but later changed his name to Irving Gordon. As a child, he studied violin. == Career == After attending public schools in New York City, Gordon worked in the Catskill... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Irving Gordon first charted in 1937 with What Will I Tell My Heart?.The artist placed 32 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: What Will I Tell My Heart? - #2: What Will I Tell My Heart? - #3: Delaware - #4: Mister and Mississippi - #5: What Will I Tell My Heart?
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  Billie Holiday
1.
1937

Me, Myself, and I
Billie Holiday

135 pts
11
US








[Vocalion 3593]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Allen Roberts & Alvin S. Kaufman
  Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol
2.
1937

What Will I Tell My Heart
Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol

99 pts
17
US








[Bluebird 6796]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin
  Hal Kemp and His Orchestra
3.
1937

#5  What Will I Tell My Heart?
Hal Kemp and His Orchestra

159 pts
9
US








written by Irving Gordon greentick, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin
  Bing Crosby
4.
1937

#2  What Will I Tell My Heart?
Bing Crosby

227 pts
5
US








[Decca 1185]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin
  Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy
5.
1937

#1  What Will I Tell My Heart?
Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy

315 pts
2
US








vocal by Pha Terrell
[Decca 1035]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Peter Tinturin & Jack Lawrence
  Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra
6.
1938

Prelude to a Kiss
Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra

122 pts
13
US








written by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills & Irving Gordon greentick
  Louis Jordan
Don't Burn the Candle at Both Ends
7.
1948

Don't Burn the Candle at Both Ends
Louis Jordan

33 pts






4
R&B


written by Benny Carter, Louis Jordan & Irving Gordon greentick
  Evelyn Knight
8.
08/1950

All Dressed Up to Smile
Evelyn Knight

67 pts
25
US








[Decca 27103]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters
9.
1951

Rollin' Stone
Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters

74 pts
24
US








written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Al Hibbler
10.
1951

What Will I Tell My Heart
Al Hibbler

21 pts






9
R&B


[Chess 1455]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Peter Tinturin & Jack Lawrence
  Patti Page
11.
05/1951

#4  Mister and Mississippi
Patti Page

173 pts
8
US








[Mercury 5645]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Eddy Howard
12.
06/1951

What Will I Tell My Heart
Eddy Howard

63 pts
27
US








hit for Andy Kirk in 1937
[Mercury 5630]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin
  Dennis Day
13.
06/1951

Mister and Mississippi
Dennis Day

123 pts
13
US








[RCA 47-4140]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Tennessee Ernie Ford
14.
06/1951

Mr. and Mississippi
Tennessee Ernie Ford

129 pts
18
US


2
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written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Perry Como
15.
06/1951

There's No Boat Like a Rowboat
Perry Como

86 pts
20
US








[RCA 47-4158]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
16.
10/1951

Rollin' Stone
Perry Como

73 pts
24
US








written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Nat King Cole
17.
11/1951

Unforgettable
Nat King Cole

130 pts
12
US








[Capitol 1689]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Eddy Howard
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
18.
03/1952

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Eddy Howard

128 pts
7
US








[Mercury 5815]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Helen O'Connell
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
19.
05/1952

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Helen O'Connell

42 pts
27
US








[Capitol 2011]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Wini Brown and Her Boyfriends
Be Anything - Be Mine
20.
05/1952

Be Anything - Be Mine
Wini Brown and Her Boyfriends

13 pts






10
R&B


[Mercury 8270-X45]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Champ Butler
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
21.
05/1952

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Champ Butler

44 pts
26
US








[Columbia 39730]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Peggy Lee and Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
22.
05/1952

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Peggy Lee and Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra

56 pts
21
US








written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Sarah Vaughan
23.
11/1952

Sinner or Saint
Sarah Vaughan

53 pts
22
US








[Columbia 39873]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Dick Hyman
24.
1954

Unforgettable
Dick Hyman

36 pts
29
US








as Dick Hyman Trio
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Eddy Arnold
25.
1955

The Kentuckian Song
Eddy Arnold

12 pts




8
ctry




[RCA 47-6139]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  The Hilltoppers
26.
07/1955

The Kentuckian Song
The Hilltoppers

55 pts
20
US








[Dot 15375]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Patti Page
27.
10/1956

Mama from the Train
Patti Page

85 pts
11
US








[Mercury 70971]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Fats Domino
28.
08/1957

What Will I Tell My Heart?
Fats Domino

21 pts
64
US




12
R&B


[Imperial 5454]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin
  Robert Earl
29.
02/1959

Wonderful Secret of Love
Robert Earl

61 pts








17
UK
[Columbia 41390]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Patti Page
30.
04/1959

The Walls Have Ears
Patti Page

10 pts
77
US








[Mercury 71428]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  David Hill
31.
04/1959

Two Brothers
David Hill

7 pts
90
US








[Kapp 266]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Dinah Washington
32.
10/1959

Unforgettable
Dinah Washington

from Unforgettable   Unforgettable
74 pts
17
US




15
R&B


hit for Nat King Cole in 1952
[Mercury 71508]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Perry Como
33.
02/1960

#3  Delaware
Perry Como

201 pts
22
US






3
UK
[RCA 47-7670]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Phil Phillips
34.
04/1960

What Will I Tell My Heart
Phil Phillips

4 pts
108
US








[Mercury 71611]
written by Irving Gordon greentick, Peter Tinturin & Jack Lawrence
  The Harptones
35.
05/1961

What Will I Tell My Heart
The Harptones

5 pts
96
US








[Companion 103]
written by Peter Tinturin, Jack Lawrence & Irving Gordon greentick
  The Lettermen
36.
06/1963

Allentown Jail
The Lettermen

4 pts
123
US








[Capitol 4976]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Gloria Lynne
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
37.
04/1964

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Gloria Lynne

9 pts
88
US




40
R&B


[Fontana 1890]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Connie Francis
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
38.
05/1964

Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Connie Francis

52 pts
25
US
9
AC






[MGM 13237]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Nat King Cole
39.
12/1988

Unforgettable
Nat King Cole

7 pts








84
UK
R
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Natalie Cole
40.
06/1991

Unforgettable
Natalie Cole

from Unforgettable... with Love   Unforgettable... with Love
152 pts
14
US
3
AC


10
R&B
19
UK
with Nat King Cole
Grammy Award for Song of the Year 1992 Grammy Award for Record of the Year 1992 produced by David Foster
[Elektra 64875]
written by Irving Gordon greentick
  Nas
Can't Forget About You
41.
01/2007

Can't Forget About You
Nas

from Hip Hop Is Dead   Hip Hop Is Dead
2 pts






46
R&B


featuring Chrisette Michele
[Def Jam 008453]
written by Nasir Jones, William Adams Jr., Chrisette Payne & Irving Gordon greentick

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