Woody Herman

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Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading groups called "The Herd", Herman came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental; their recordings received numerous Grammy nominations with three wins plus a lifetime achievement award for Herman. == Early life and career == Herman was born in Milwaukee,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Woody Herman first charted in 1939 with At the Woodchopper's Ball.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: At the Woodchopper's Ball - #2: A Kiss Goodnight - #3: A Kiss Goodnight - #4: Northwest Passage - #5: Early Autumn
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  Woody Herman and His Orchestra
1.
1939
#1  At the Woodchopper's Ball
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

159 pts
9
US


written by Joe Bishop & Woody Herman greentick
2.
07/1945
#2  A Kiss Goodnight
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

157 pts
9
US


written by Woody Herman greentick, Floyd Victor & Freddie Slack
  Freddie Slack and His Orchestra
3.
07/1945
#3  A Kiss Goodnight
Freddie Slack and His Orchestra

126 pts
12
US


vocals by Liza Morrow
written by Freddie Slack, Floyd Victor & R. N. Herman greentick
  Woody Herman and His Orchestra
4.
09/1945
#4  Northwest Passage
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

120 pts
13
US


written by Ralph Burns, Woody Herman greentick & Chubby Jackson
5.
1946
Fan It
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

33 pts


4
R&B
as Woody Herman & His Woodchoppers featuring Red Norvo
written by Woody Herman greentick, Joe Bishop, Frankie Jaxon & Dan Howell
  Jo Stafford
6.
10/1952
#5  Early Autumn
Jo Stafford

47 pts
25
US


[Columbia 39838]
written by Ralph Burns, Woody Herman greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Hutch Davie
7.
06/1958
Woodchopper's Ball
Hutch Davie

15 pts
51
US


[Atco 6110]
written by Joe Bishop & Woody Herman greentick


See also...

Dinah Shore and Woody HermanMac Wiseman & Woody HermanWoody Herman and His Orchestra


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