Ben Pollack

Songs Written by Ben PollackTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Benjamin "Ben" Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing". == Music career == === Early years === Pollack was born in Chicago, learned to play drums in high school and formed groups on the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ben Pollack first charted in 1925 with Tin Roof Blues.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 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: Make Love to Me! - #2: Peckin' - #3: Tin Roof Blues - #4: Peckin' - #5: Make Love to Me
Publicité

Video thumbnail


  Ted Lewis & His Band
Tin Roof Blues
1.
12/1925
#3  Tin Roof Blues
Ted Lewis & His Band

123 pts
14
US






[Columbia 439]
written by George Brunies, Paul Mares, Ben Pollack greentick, Leon Roppolo & Mel Stitzel
  Cab Calloway
2.
1937
#4  Peckin'
Cab Calloway

95 pts
18
US






as Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
written by Ben Pollack greentick & Harry James
  Bing Crosby
3.
1937
#2  Peckin'
Bing Crosby

159 pts
9
US






[Decca 1301]
written by Ben Pollack greentick & Harry James
  Jo Stafford
4.
01/1954
#1  Make Love to Me!
Jo Stafford

332 pts
1
US




8
UK
[Columbia 40143]
written by Bill Norvas, Alan Copeland, Leon Rappolo, Paul Mares, Ben Pollack greentick, George Brunies, Mel Stitzel & Walter Melrose
  John Leyton
5.
02/1964
Make Love to Me
John Leyton

15 pts






49
UK
[Atco 6319]
written by Alan Copeland, Ben Pollack greentick, George Brunies, Leon Rappolo, Mel Stitzel, Paul Mares, Walter Melrose & William Norvas
  Johnny Thunder & Ruby Winters
6.
03/1967
#5  Make Love to Me
Johnny Thunder & Ruby Winters

16 pts
96
US


13
R&B


[Diamond 218]
written by Alan Copeland, Ben Pollack greentick, Bill Norvas, George Brunies, Leon Roppolo, Mel Stitzel, Paul Mares & Walter Melrose
  The Cates Sisters
7.
06/1979
Make Love to Me
The Cates Sisters

from Steppin' Out   
1 pts


57
ctry




as The Cates
[Ovation 1126]
written by Ben Pollack greentick, George Brunies, Paul Mares, Mel Stitzel, Leon Roppolo, Walter Melrose, Alan Copeland & Bill Norvas


See also...

Ben Pollack & His Orchestra


Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email LinkedIn


US charts info based on Billboard (www.billboard.com) charts   •   UK charts info based on The Official UK Charts Company's charts
Music VF  © 2007-2026 Howard Drake / VF Entertainment 05/06/26 02h18:39 xx faux
  Music VF.com, music hit charts   •   Rock VF.com, rock music hit charts   •   Music VF.fr, tous les tubes   •