Songs Written by Gil AskeyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Gilbert Askey (March 9, 1925 – April 9, 2014) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, producer and musical director who was born in Austin, Texas, and emigrated to Australia in 1988. == Early and personal life == Askey was born in Austin, Texas, on March 9, 1925. He is the son of Ada Simond, a Texan public health activist and historian. He left home at the age of 17. He completed two years of university on a medical scholarship. In... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gil Askey first charted in 1976 with I'm Glad You Walked into My Life.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.