Songs Written by J. C. JohnsonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jay Cee Johnson (September 14, 1896 – February 27, 1981), usually known as J. C. Johnson and in some sources, mistakenly, as James C. Johnson (not to be confused with his near-contemporary James P. Johnson), was an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Fats Waller and Bessie Smith. == Early life and career == Johnson was born in Chicago, and moved to New York City in the early 1920s. He began working as a session pianist... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, J. C. Johnson first charted in 1928 with Empty Bed Blues.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: Rhythm and Romance - #2: Dusky Stevedore - #3: Louisiana - #4: What Will I Do in the Morning? - #5: Dusky Stevedore
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  Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra
1.
1928

#5  Dusky Stevedore
Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra

101 pts
17
US
[Okeh 41100]
written by J. C. Johnson greentick
  Nat Shilkret & the Victor Orchestra
2.
1928

#2  Dusky Stevedore
Nat Shilkret & the Victor Orchestra

150 pts
10
US
[Victor 21515]
written by Andy Razaf & J. C. Johnson greentick
  Bessie Smith
Empty Bed Blues
3.
1928

Empty Bed Blues
Bessie Smith

88 pts
20
US
[Columbia 14312]
written by J. C. Johnson greentick
  Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
4.
1928

#3  Louisiana
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

132 pts
12
US
vocal Bing Crosby
[Victor 21438]
written by J. C. Johnson greentick, Andy Razaf & Bob Schafer
  Fats Waller
5.
1935

#1  Rhythm and Romance
Fats Waller

172 pts
8
US
written by J. C. Johnson greentick, Nat Schwartz & George Whiting
6.
1937

The Joint Is Jumpin'
Fats Waller

99 pts
17
US
written by Andy Razaf, Fats Waller & J. C. Johnson greentick
  Billie Holiday
7.
1937

Trav'lin' All Alone
Billie Holiday

95 pts
18
US
[Vocalion 3748]
written by J. C. Johnson greentick
  Fats Waller
8.
12/1937

#4  What Will I Do in the Morning?
Fats Waller

122 pts
13
US
written by Thomas "Fats" Waller & J. C. Johnson greentick

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