Songs Written by Fred WiseTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Fred Wise (May 27, 1915 – January 18, 1966) was the co-writer of the lyrics to the 1948 song "'A' — You're Adorable" with Buddy Kaye and Sid Lippman. He subsequently wrote many of the songs sung by Elvis Presley in his movies. Wise attended Columbia University and graduated in 1935. He was of Jewish descent. Many of his songs were collaborations with Kay Twomey and Ben Weisman, sometimes with additional collaborators. (see "Wooden Heart" and "In the Beginning.") ==... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Fred Wise first charted in 1946 with The Best Man.The artist placed 31 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 8 of which reached the Top‑10, including 3 number‑ones.The artist scored 17 UK Top‑75 entries, including 12 Top‑10 placements, including 2 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.