Songs Written by Teddy PowellTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Teddy Powell (born Teodoro Paolella; March 1, 1905 – November 17, 1993) was an American jazz musician, band leader, composer, and arranger. Some of his compositions were written under the pseudonym Freddy James. Born in Oakland, California, Powell began playing violin when he was eight years old and picked up the banjo when he was fourteen. During the late 1920s to the early 1930s, he was a member of the Abe Lyman orchestra, taking on the additional tasks of gathering... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Teddy Powell first charted in 1935 with I Couldn't Believe My Eyes.The artist placed 22 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 8 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.