Vernon Duke (10 October [O.S. 27 September] 1903 – 16 January 1969) was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter who also wrote under his birth name, Vladimir Dukelsky. He is best known for "Taking a Chance on Love," with lyrics by Ted Fetter and John Latouche (1940); "I Can't Get Started," with lyrics by Ira Gershwin (1936); "April in Paris," with lyrics by E. Y. ("Yip") Harburg (1932), and "What Is There To Say," for the Ziegfeld Follies of 1934,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Vernon Duke first charted in 1930 with I Am Only Human, After All.The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Taking a Chance on Love - #2: April in Paris - #3: I Am Only Human, After All - #4: I Can't Get Started (Theme) - #5: What is There to Say?
& E. Y. Harburg & E. Y. Harburg & E.Y. Harburg & Ira Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, John Latouche & Ted Fetter & E. Y. Harburg & E. Y. Harburg| US charts info based on Billboard (www.billboard.com) charts • UK charts info based on The Official UK Charts Company's charts |
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