Charles Louis Strouse (June 7, 1928 – May 15, 2025) was an American composer and lyricist best known for writing the music to the Broadway musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie. == Background == Charles Louis Strouse, a native of the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, was born on June 7, 1928, to Jewish parents, Ethel (née Newman) and Ira Strouse, who worked in the tobacco business. His parents suffered from physical and mental health issues,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Charles Strouse first charted in 1958 with Born Too Late.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - #2: Born Too Late - #3: Once Upon a Time - #4: I Want to Be with You - #5: I Wanna Be with You
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