Songs Written by Franz WaxmanTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Franz Waxman (né Wachsmann; December 24, 1906 – February 24, 1967) was a German-born composer and conductor of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His film scores include Bride of Frankenstein, Rebecca, Sunset Boulevard, A Place in the Sun, Stalag 17, Rear Window, Peyton Place, The Nun's Story, and Taras Bulba. He received twelve Academy Award nominations, and won two Oscars in consecutive years (for Sunset Boulevard and A Place in the Sun). He... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Franz Waxman first charted in 1936 with Gone.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.

Top songs: #1: Gone - #2: Old Acquaintance - #3: Theme from Taras Bulba - #4: Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)
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  Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
1.
12/1936
#1  Gone
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

122 pts
13
US
[Victor 25475]
written by Gus Kahn & Franz Waxman greentick
  Jo Stafford
2.
01/1944
#2  Old Acquaintance
Jo Stafford

110 pts
14
US
[Capitol 142]
written by Franz Waxman greentick & Kim Gannon
  Ferrante & Teicher
3.
12/1962
#4  Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)
Ferrante & Teicher

4 pts
116
US
instrumental
[United Artists 537]
written by Franz Waxman greentick
  Jerry Butler
4.
12/1962
#3  Theme from Taras Bulba
Jerry Butler

5 pts
100
US
[Vee-Jay 475]
written by Franz Waxman greentick & Hal David

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