Songs Written by John Leslie McFarlandTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

John Leslie McFarland (May 12, 1926 – January 14, 1971) was an American popular music composer and arranger. == Career == Early in his career, McFarland wrote several songs for Bill Haley and His Comets: "Rockin' Rollin' Rover", "You Hit The Wrong Note Billy Goat", co-writing "Teenager's Mother" with Curtis R. Lewis. One of McFarland's earliest songs, co-written with Billy Moore Jr., was "You Dyed Your Hair Chartreuse". It was recorded by Louis Jordan in 1950. In 1959, he co-wrote... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, John Leslie McFarland first charted in 1956 with Teenager's Mother.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.