Songs Written by Fred MendelsohnTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Fred Mendelsohn (May 16, 1917 – April 28, 2000) was an American music executive. The president of Savoy Records for 42 years, he was the first man to ever record, promote and market black gospel music as a national company. His dedication and contributions built the historic foundation for the black gospel music industry. Many of today's major gospel artists started on Savoy under the leadership of Mendelsohn. As a talent scout for the label, he discovered artists such as... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Fred Mendelsohn first charted in 1955 with Don't Be Angry.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.