David Raksin

Songs Written by David RaksinTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

David Raksin (August 4, 1912 – August 9, 2004) was an American composer noted for his work in film and television. Raksin had more than 100 film scores and 300 television scores to his credit. Some sources called him the "Grandfather of Film Music". == Biography == David Raksin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to Jewish parents of Russian heritage. His father was an orchestra conductor. Raksin played professionally in dance bands while attending Central High School of... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, David Raksin first charted in 1945 with Laura.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: Laura - #2: Laura - #3: Laura - #4: Laura - #5: Laura
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  Jerry Wald and His Orchestra
1.
04/1945

#4  Laura
Jerry Wald and His Orchestra

169 pts
8
US


vocals by Dick Merrick
[Majestic 7129]
written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Woody Herman and His Orchestra
2.
04/1945

#1  Laura
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

247 pts
4
US


written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Freddy Martin and His Orchestra
3.
04/1945

#3  Laura
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra

205 pts
6
US


written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Dick Haymes
4.
05/1945

#5  Laura
Dick Haymes

157 pts
9
US


[Decca 18666]
written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Johnnie Johnston
5.
06/1945

#2  Laura
Johnnie Johnston

224 pts
5
US


[Capitol 196]
written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Kay Kyser and His Orchestra
6.
02/1946

Slowly
Kay Kyser and His Orchestra

132 pts
11
US


vocals by Michael Douglas & The Campus Kids
written by Kermit Goell & David Raksin greentick
  Dick Haymes
7.
02/1946

Slowly
Dick Haymes

125 pts
12
US


[Decca 18747]
written by David Raksin greentick & Kermit Goell
  Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
8.
08/1951

Laura
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

129 pts
12
US


written by David Raksin greentick & Johnny Mercer
  Valjean
9.
05/1962

Theme from Ben Casey
Valjean

from The Theme from Ben Casey   
49 pts
28
US
10
AC
instrumental
[Carlton 573]
written by David Raksin greentick

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