Songs Written by James E. MyersTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Edward Myers (October 26, 1919 – May 10, 2001) was an American songwriter, music publisher, actor, director, producer, and raconteur. Myers is best known as the credited co-writer of "Rock Around the Clock" for which he used the pseudonym "Jimmy DeKnight". Myers is credited as co-writer, with Max C. Freedman, though doubt has been cast as to whether Myers actually participated in the writing of the song. == Biography == Myers came from a musical family in Philadelphia. His... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, James E. Myers first charted in 1955 with (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #2: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #3: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #4: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #5: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
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  Bill Haley & His Comets
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
1.
01/1955

#1  (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

322 pts
1
US


3
R&B
17
UK
[Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs #158]
[Decca 29124]
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
2.
01/1955

#2  (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

223 pts






1
UK
R
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
3.
09/1956

#3  (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

134 pts






5
UK
R
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
4.
04/1968

#5  (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

53 pts
118
US




20
UK
R
[Warner 7124]
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Freddy Cannon
Rock Around the Clock
5.
06/1968

Rock Around the Clock
Freddy Cannon

3 pts
121
US






as Freddie Cannon
[Rock'N Roll 1601]
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Bill Haley & His Comets
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
6.
03/1974

#4  (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

from 41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti   41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti
91 pts
39
US




12
UK
R [used as the opening theme for the TV series Happy Days]
[MCA 60025]
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Telex
Rock Around the Clock
7.
07/1979

Rock Around the Clock
Telex

24 pts






34
UK
[Warner 8896 (Sire)]
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Tenpole Tudor
Rock Around the Clock
8.
10/1979

Rock Around the Clock
Tenpole Tudor

45 pts






21
UK
written by Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Telex
9.
12/1979

Moskow Discow / Rock Around the Clock
Telex

3 pts


36
dance




written by Telex, Max C. Freedman & Jimmy DeKnight greentick
  Bill Haley & His Comets
10.
04/1981

Haley's Golden Medley
Bill Haley & His Comets

16 pts






50
UK
written by Max C. Freedman, Jimmy DeKnight greentick, Bill Haley, Vaughn Horton, Denver Darling, Milt Gabler & Robert Guidry

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