Turner Layton (born John Turner Layton, Jr.; July 2, 1894 – February 6, 1978) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. He frequently worked with Henry Creamer. Together with Clarence Johnstone, Layton was part of a double act, Layton & Johnstone, who were popular in Britain during the 1920s and 1930s. == Life == Born in Washington, D.C., United States, in 1894, he was the son of John Turner Layton, "a bass singer, music educator and hymn composer." After receiving... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Turner Layton first charted in 1918 with After You've Gone.The artist placed 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 14 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.
Top songs: #1: After You've Gone - #2: Way Down Yonder in New Orleans - #3: After You've Gone - #4: Everybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues (But I'm Happy) - #5: Strut, Miss Lizzie
#1 After You've Gone
Marion Harris
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
After You've Gone
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
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