Songs Written by Max C. FreedmanTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Max Charles Freedman (né Friedman; January 8, 1893 – October 8, 1962) was an American songwriter and lyricist, best remembered for co-writing the song "Rock Around the Clock" . == Background == Freedman was born in Philadelphia, and became a radio announcer, writer and entertainer, before joining the staff of a music publishing company. Recordings of songs he wrote and co-wrote date back as early as 1919. He joined ASCAP in 1942. One of his first successes as a writer,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Max C. Freedman first charted in 1945 with Sioux City Sue.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 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 Country the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #2: Sioux City Sue - #3: (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - #4: Sioux City Sue - #5: Sioux City Sue
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  Dick Thomas
1.
09/1945

#5  Sioux City Sue
Dick Thomas

142 pts
16
US
1
ctry






[National 5007]
written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Tiny Hill
2.
01/1946

Sioux City Sue
Tiny Hill

27 pts


3
ctry






[Mercury 2024]
written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Hoosier Hot Shots and Two Ton Baker
3.
02/1946

Sioux City Sue
Hoosier Hot Shots and Two Ton Baker

33 pts


2
ctry






written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Zeke Manners
4.
02/1946

Sioux City Sue
Zeke Manners

33 pts


2
ctry






with Curly Gribbs
[RCA Victor 20-1797]
written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Tony Pastor and His Orchestra
5.
03/1946

#4  Sioux City Sue
Tony Pastor and His Orchestra

142 pts
10
US








written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Bing Crosby and The Jesters
6.
03/1946

#2  Sioux City Sue
Bing Crosby and The Jesters

261 pts
3
US








written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  Kate Smith
7.
04/1946

Sioux City Sue
Kate Smith

112 pts
14
US








[Columbia 36963]
written by Dick Thomas & Ray Freedman greentick
  The Andrews Sisters
8.
05/1948

Heartbreaker
The Andrews Sisters

82 pts
21
US








written by Morty Berk, Frank Capano & Max C. Freedman greentick
  Jack Smith
Tea Leaves
9.
06/1948

Tea Leaves
Jack Smith

98 pts
17
US








as Jack Smith & the Clark Sisters
[Capitol 15102]
written by Frank Capano, Max C. Freedman greentick & Morty Berk
  Emile Cote Serenaders
Tea Leaves
10.
07/1948

Tea Leaves
Emile Cote Serenaders

75 pts
23
US








hit for Nora Bayes in 1921
[Columbia 38230]
written by Morty Berk, Frank Capano & Max Freedman greentick
  Dick Thomas
11.
09/1948

The Beaut from Butte
Dick Thomas

13 pts


13
ctry






as Dick Thomas and His Nashville Ramblers
[Decca 46132]
written by Dick Thomas & Max C. Freedman greentick
12.
02/1949

The Sister of Sioux City Sue
Dick Thomas

13 pts


13
ctry






as Dick Thomas and His Nashville Ramblers
written by Dick Thomas & Max C. Freedman greentick
  Bill Haley & His Comets
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
13.
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 greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
14.
01/1955

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

223 pts








1
UK
R
written by Max C. Freedman greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
15.
09/1956

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

134 pts








5
UK
R
written by Max C. Freedman greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
16.
04/1968

(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 greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
  Freddy Cannon
Rock Around the Clock
17.
06/1968

Rock Around the Clock
Freddy Cannon

3 pts
121
US








as Freddie Cannon
[Rock'N Roll 1601]
written by Max C. Freedman greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
  Bill Haley & His Comets
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
18.
03/1974

(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 greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
  Telex
Rock Around the Clock
19.
07/1979

Rock Around the Clock
Telex

24 pts








34
UK
[Warner 8896 (Sire)]
written by Max C. Freedman greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
  Tenpole Tudor
Rock Around the Clock
20.
10/1979

Rock Around the Clock
Tenpole Tudor

45 pts








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

Moskow Discow / Rock Around the Clock
Telex

3 pts




36
dance




written by Telex, Max C. Freedman greentick & Jimmy DeKnight
  Bill Haley & His Comets
22.
04/1981

Haley's Golden Medley
Bill Haley & His Comets

16 pts








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

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