Songs Written by Alan FreedTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America, including popularizing the term "rock and roll". In 1986, Freed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His "role in breaking down racial barriers in U.S. pop culture in the 1950s, by leading white and black kids... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Alan Freed first charted in 1953 with Nadine.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.