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Julius Edward Dixson (who also used the spelling Dixon) (May 20, 1913 – January 30, 2004) was an American songwriter and record company executive. == Life and work == Born in Barnwell, South Carolina, he served in the Army during World War II in England and France. After the war Dixson re-enlisted, was assigned to Special Services, and hosted a live weekly radio broadcast for the forces in Germany and the Middle East, Variety Jive, featuring new songwriters and musicians.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Julius Dixon first charted in 1954 with Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere).The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Lollipop - #2: Lollipop - #3: Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere) - #4: The Clouds - #5: Lollipop
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  Bill Haley & His Comets
1.
11/1954

#3  Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)
Bill Haley & His Comets

98 pts
11
US


10
R&B


[Decca 29317]
written by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixon greentick
  Don Cornell
2.
02/1956

Teenage Meeting (Gonna Rock It Up Right)
Don Cornell

9 pts
80
US






[Coral 61584]
written by Julius Dixon greentick, Alan Freed & Ollie Jones
  Kitty Wells
3.
1957

Three Ways (To Love You)
Kitty Wells

11 pts


7
ctry




[Decca 30288]
written by Eve Jay & Julius Dixon greentick
  Annie Laurie
4.
07/1957

It Hurts to Be in Love
Annie Laurie

32 pts
61
US


3
R&B


[Deluxe 6107]
written by Rudolph Toombs & Julius Dixon greentick
  The Chordettes
5.
03/1958

#1  Lollipop
The Chordettes

314 pts
2
US


3
R&B
6
UK
[Cadence 1345]
written by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixson greentick
  Ronald & Ruby
6.
03/1958

#5  Lollipop
Ronald & Ruby

50 pts
20
US






[RCA 47-7174]
written by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixson greentick
  The Mudlarks
7.
05/1958

#2  Lollipop
The Mudlarks

172 pts






2
UK
written by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixson greentick
  The 5 Chanels
8.
12/1958

The Reason
The 5 Chanels

5 pts
98
US






[Deb 500]
written by Julius Dixon greentick
  Beverly Ann Gibson
9.
03/1959

Love's Burning Fire
Beverly Ann Gibson

9 pts




17
R&B


[Deb 506]
written by Julius Dixon greentick
  The Spacemen
10.
10/1959

#4  The Clouds
The Spacemen

54 pts
41
US


1
R&B


instrumental
[Alton 254]
written by Julius Dixon greentick
  Betty Everett
11.
08/1964

It Hurts to Be in Love
Betty Everett

3 pts
109
US






[Vee-Jay 610]
written by Rudolph Toombs & Julius Dixon greentick

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