Ahmet Ertegun ( AH-met AIR-tə-gən; Turkish: Ahmet Zahrettin Sebuhi Ertegün, pronounced [ahˈmet æɾteˈɟyn]; July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records. He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians. Ertegun also wrote classic blues and pop songs. He served as the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Ertegun has been... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Ahmet Ertegun first charted in 1951 with Chains of Love.The artist placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 2 number‑ones.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 19 Top‑10s, 4 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Angel - #2: The Joker - #3: The Joker - #4: Don't Play That Song (You Lied) - #5: Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
Fool, Fool, Fool
The Clovers
Hey, Miss Fannie
The Clovers
Middle of the Night
The Clovers
Sweet Sixteen
Joe Turner
Ting-A-Ling
The Clovers
Comin' On
The Clovers
Good Lovin'
The Clovers
Wild Wild Young Men
Ruth Brown
Little Mama
The Clovers
Lovey Dovey
The Clovers
Well All Right
Joe Turner
Lovey Dovey
Buddy Knox
You Can't Love Them All
The Drifters
Sweet Sixteen
B.B. King
#3 The Joker
Steve Miller Band
Angel
Shaggy
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