Songs Written by Don RayeTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Don Raye (born Donald MacRae Wilhoite Jr., March 16, 1909 – January 29, 1985) was an American songwriter, best known for his songs for The Andrews Sisters such as "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar", "The House of Blue Lights", "Just for a Thrill" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." The latter was co-written with Hughie Prince. While known for such wordy novelty numbers, he also wrote the lyrics to "You Don't Know What Love Is," a simple, poetic lament... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Don Raye first charted in 1936 with (If I Had) Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes.The artist placed 37 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 21 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.