Songs Written by Pat BallardTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Pat Ballard, born Francis Drake Ballard (June 19, 1899 – October 26, 1960), was an American songwriter, producer, music editor and author. == Life == He was born in Troy, Pennsylvania, to Frank Ballard, a jeweller-optician, and Lucille, a soprano. He was the great-great-grandson of Orrin P. Ballard, one of the pioneers of the region. He was married to Hilda Gramlich, a dress designer. He died of a cardiac arrest at the Medical Arts Centre in New York City, New... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Pat Ballard first charted in 1930 with So Beats My Heart for You.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.