Songs Written by Titus TurnerTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Titus Lee Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984) was an American R&B and East Coast blues singer and songwriter. His best-remembered recordings are "We Told You Not to Marry" and "Sound-Off". He also wrote "Leave My Kitten Alone", "Sticks and Stones" and "Tell Me Why". == Biography == Turner was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His debut single, "Where Are You", was released in 1950 by Aladdin Records, credited to Mr. T and his Band. Another single, "Stop Trying... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Titus Turner first charted in 1955 with All Around the World.The artist placed 12 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: Tell Me Why - #2: Sticks and Stones - #3: Leave My Kitten Alone - #4: People Sure Act Funny - #5: Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around the World)
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  Little Willie John
1.
1955

All Around the World
Little Willie John

19 pts




5
R&B


[King 4818]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  The Clovers
2.
1956

Hey, Doll Baby
The Clovers

14 pts




8
R&B


B side to Devil or Angel
[Atlantic 1083]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  Gale Storm
Tell Me Why
3.
06/1956

Tell Me Why
Gale Storm

16 pts
52
US






[Dot 15474]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  The Crew-Cuts
Tell Me Why
4.
06/1956

Tell Me Why
The Crew-Cuts

19 pts
45
US






written by Titus Turner greentick
  Little Willie John
5.
1958

Tell It Like It Is
Little Willie John

10 pts




12
R&B


[King 5147]
written by Titus Turner greentick
6.
08/1959

#3  Leave My Kitten Alone
Little Willie John

25 pts
60
US


13
R&B


[King 5219]
written by Little Willie John, James "Jay" McDougal & Titus Turner greentick
  Ray Charles
7.
06/1960

#2  Sticks and Stones
Ray Charles

47 pts
40
US


2
R&B


[ABC-Paramount 10118]
written by Henry Glover & Titus Turner greentick
  Little Willie John
8.
01/1961

Leave My Kitten Alone
Little Willie John

13 pts
60
US






R
[King 5452]
written by Little Willie John, James "Jay" McDougal & Titus Turner greentick
  Johnny Preston
9.
01/1961

Leave My Kitten Alone
Johnny Preston

from Come Rock with Me   
10 pts
73
US






[Mercury 71761]
written by Little Willie John, James "Jay" McDougal & Titus Turner greentick
  Titus Turner
10.
04/1961

Pony Train
Titus Turner greentick

3 pts
115
US






[Jamie 1177]
written by Mort Garson & Titus Turner greentick
  Dinah Washington
11.
05/1963

Soulville
Dinah Washington

from A Stranger on Earth   
7 pts
92
US






[Roulette 4490]
written by Titus Turner greentick, Dinah Washington, Henry Glover & Morris Levy
  Aretha Franklin
12.
05/1964

Soulville
Aretha Franklin

from Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington   
3 pts
121
US






[Columbia 43009]
written by Titus Turner greentick, Dinah Washington, Henry Glover & Morris Levy
  Elvis Presley
Tell Me Why
13.
11/1965

#1  Tell Me Why
Elvis Presley

92 pts
33
US




15
UK
[recorded in 1957]
[RCA 47-8740]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  Aretha Franklin
14.
02/1968

Soulville
Aretha Franklin

8 pts
83
US






R
[Columbia 44441]
written by Titus Turner greentick, Dinah Washington, Henry Glover & Morris Levy
  Arthur Conley
15.
06/1968

#4  People Sure Act Funny
Arthur Conley

from Soul Directions   
22 pts
58
US


17
R&B


[Atco 6588]
written by James McDougal & Titus Turner greentick
  Little Milton
16.
01/1969

#5  Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around the World)
Little Milton

from Grits Ain't Groceries Featuring Just a Little Bit   
20 pts
73
US


13
R&B


[Checker 1212]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  Howard Tate
17.
03/1970

My Soul's Got a Hole in it
Howard Tate

9 pts
100
US


31
R&B


[Turntable 1018]
written by Titus Turner greentick
  Sweethearts of the Rodeo
18.
04/1986

Hey Doll Baby
Sweethearts of the Rodeo

from Sweethearts of the Rodeo   
5 pts


21
ctry




[Columbia 05824]
written by Titus Turner greentick

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