Harold Adamson

Songs Written by Harold AdamsonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Harold Campbell Adamson (December 10, 1906 – August 17, 1980) was an American lyricist from the 1930s through the 1960s. == Biography == === Early life === Adamson, the son of building contractor Harold Adamson and Marion "Minnie" Campbell Adamson, was born in Greenville, New Jersey, United States. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he went to public schools. He later attended the Hackley prep school in Tarrytown, New York. Adamson suffered from polio as a child which... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Harold Adamson first charted in 1931 with Time on My Hands.The artist placed 73 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 29 of which reached the Top‑10, including 5 number‑ones.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 6 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: The Woodpecker Song - #2: Did I Remember? - #3: You - #4: You're a Sweetheart - #5: Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
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  Leo Reisman and His Orchestra
1.
1931

Time on My Hands
Leo Reisman and His Orchestra

210 pts
6
US








written by Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson greentick & Mack Gordon
  Smith Ballew & His Orchestra
2.
1931

Time on My Hands (You in My Arms)
Smith Ballew & His Orchestra

210 pts
6
US








[Columbia 2544]
written by Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson greentick & Mack Gordon
  George Olsen and His Orchestra
Everything I Have is Yours
3.
1933

Everything I Have is Yours
George Olsen and His Orchestra

103 pts
17
US








[Columbia 2842]
written by Burton Lane & Harold Adamson greentick
  Gertrude Niesen
4.
1933

Tony's Wife
Gertrude Niesen

97 pts
19
US








[Columbia 2759]
written by Burton Lane & Harold Adamson greentick
  Rudy Vallée & His Connecticut Yankees
Everything I Have is Yours
5.
1934

Everything I Have is Yours
Rudy Vallée & His Connecticut Yankees

266 pts
3
US








written by Burton Lane & Harold Adamson greentick
  The Mills Brothers
6.
1934

Swing It, Sister
The Mills Brothers

315 pts
2
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Burton Lane
  Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
7.
1935

Everything's Been Done Before
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

122 pts
13
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick, Jack King [songwriter] & Edwin H. Knopf
  Freddy Martin and His Orchestra
8.
1935

Everything's Been Done Before
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra

172 pts
8
US








[Brunswick 7395]
written by Harold Adamson greentick, Jack King [songwriter] & Edwin H. Knopf
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
9.
1936

Did I Remember?
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

188 pts
7
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
  Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm
10.
1936

#2  Did I Remember?
Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm

367 pts
1
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
  Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra
11.
1936

It's Been So Long
Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra

95 pts
18
US








written by Walter Donaldson & Harold Adamson greentick
  Freddy Martin and His Orchestra
12.
1936

It's Been So Long
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra

172 pts
8
US








[Brunswick 7631]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
13.
1936

You
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra

135 pts
11
US








[Brunswick 7631]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
  Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
14.
1936

You
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra

227 pts
5
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
15.
1936

#3  You
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

365 pts
1
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Walter Donaldson
  Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm
16.
12/1936

There's Something in the Air
Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm

228 pts
5
US








[Bluebird 6683]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
17.
1937

That Foolish Feeling
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

112 pts
15
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Fats Waller
18.
1937

When Love Is Young
Fats Waller

99 pts
17
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Gertrude Niesen
19.
1937

Where Are You?
Gertrude Niesen

115 pts
14
US








[Brunswick 7837]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Mildred Bailey
20.
1937

Where Are You?
Mildred Bailey

228 pts
5
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra
21.
1937

Where the Lazy River Goes by
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra

188 pts
7
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Fats Waller
22.
1937

You're My Dish
Fats Waller

92 pts
19
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  George Hall & His Orchestra
23.
1938

My Own
George Hall & His Orchestra

99 pts
17
US








written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
24.
1938

My Own
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

228 pts
5
US








written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Ethel Waters
25.
1938

You're a Sweetheart
Ethel Waters

105 pts
16
US








written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol
26.
1938

#4  You're a Sweetheart
Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol

364 pts
1
US








written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Fats Waller
27.
04/1938

I Love to Whistle
Fats Waller

227 pts
5
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Jan Savitt and His Orchestra
28.
1939

720 in the Books
Jan Savitt and His Orchestra

99 pts
17
US








written by Johnny Watson [composer], Jan Savitt & Harold Adamson greentick
  Deanna Durbin
29.
1939

My Own
Deanna Durbin

112 pts
15
US








from the film That Certain Age
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Larry Clinton and His Orchestra
30.
1939

The Little Man Who Wasn't There
Larry Clinton and His Orchestra

135 pts
11
US








written by Hughes Mearns, Bernie Hanighen & Harold Adamson greentick
  The Glenn Miller Orchestra
31.
1939

The Little Man Who Wasn't There
The Glenn Miller Orchestra

189 pts
7
US








written by Hughes Mearns, Bernie Hanighen & Harold Adamson greentick
The Woodpecker Song
32.
1940

#1  The Woodpecker Song
The Glenn Miller Orchestra

372 pts
1
US








[Bluebird 10598]
written by Eldo Di Lazzaro & Harold Adamson greentick
33.
1940

This Changing World
The Glenn Miller Orchestra

174 pts
8
US








[Bluebird 10526]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Dana Suesse
  The Andrews Sisters
The Woodpecker Song
34.
04/1940

The Woodpecker Song
The Andrews Sisters

190 pts
7
US








written by Eldo Di Lazzaro & Harold Adamson greentick
  Frankie Masters and His Orchestra
35.
11/1940

Ferry-Boat Serenade
Frankie Masters and His Orchestra

113 pts
15
US








vocals by Marion Francis
written by Eldo Di Lazzaro, Mario Panzeri & Harold Adamson greentick
  Kay Kyser and His Orchestra
36.
11/1940

Ferry-Boat Serenade
Kay Kyser and His Orchestra

210 pts
6
US








vocals by Harry, Ginny, Jack & Max Williams
written by Eldo Di Lazzaro, Mario Panzeri & Harold Adamson greentick
  Gray Gordon
37.
12/1940

Ferry-Boat Serenade
Gray Gordon

96 pts
18
US








as Gray Gordon and His Tic-Toc Rhythm
written by Eldo Di Lazzaro, Mario Panzeri & Harold Adamson greentick
  The Andrews Sisters
38.
12/1940

Ferryboat Serenade (La Piccinina)
The Andrews Sisters

173 pts
8
US








written by Eldo Di Lazzaro, Mario Panzeri & Harold Adamson greentick
  Leo Reisman and His Orchestra
39.
12/1940

Ferry-Boat Serenade
Leo Reisman and His Orchestra

93 pts
19
US








vocals by Anita Boyer
written by Eldo Di Lazzaro, Mario Panzeri & Harold Adamson greentick
  Connee Boswell
40.
1942

Moonlight Mood
Connee Boswell

80 pts
22
US








[Decca 18509]
written by Pete DeRose & Harold Adamson greentick
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Manhattan Serenade
41.
10/1942

Manhattan Serenade
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

113 pts
15
US








vocals by Jo Stafford
written by Louis Alter & Harold Adamson greentick
  Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
42.
10/1942

Daybreak
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra

93 pts
19
US








vocals by Bob Eberly & Helen O'Connell
written by Ferde Grofé & Harold Adamson greentick
  Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
43.
11/1942

Daybreak
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

148 pts
10
US








vocals by Frank Sinatra
written by Ferde Grofé & Harold Adamson greentick
  Harry James and His Orchestra
Manhattan Serenade
44.
11/1942

Manhattan Serenade
Harry James and His Orchestra

161 pts
9
US








vocals by Helen Forrest
written by Louis Alter & Harold Adamson greentick
45.
12/1942

Daybreak
Harry James and His Orchestra

93 pts
19
US








vocals by Johnny McAfee
written by Ferde Grofé & Harold Adamson greentick
  Kay Kyser and His Orchestra
46.
02/1943

Moonlight Mood
Kay Kyser and His Orchestra

94 pts
17
US








written by Pete DeRose & Harold Adamson greentick
  Song Spinners
Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
47.
06/1943

#5  Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
Song Spinners

349 pts
1
US








[Decca 18553]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Willie Kelly and His Orchestra
Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
48.
07/1943

Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
Willie Kelly and His Orchestra

91 pts
18
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  The Four Vagabonds
Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
49.
07/1943

Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer
The Four Vagabonds

82 pts
20
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Frank Sinatra
I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night
50.
02/1944

I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night
Frank Sinatra

240 pts
4
US








[Columbia 36687]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  The Ink Spots
51.
03/1944

Don't Believe Everything You Dream
The Ink Spots

137 pts
14
US




6
R&B


written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
52.
03/1944

A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
The Ink Spots

94 pts
17
US








written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Frank Sinatra
53.
03/1944

A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
Frank Sinatra

107 pts
15
US








[Columbia 36587]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Woody Herman and His Orchestra
54.
03/1944

The Music Stopped
Woody Herman and His Orchestra

140 pts
10
US








vocals by Frances Wayne
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Dick Haymes
55.
06/1944

How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You
Dick Haymes

76 pts
22
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
56.
06/1944

How Blue the Night
Dick Haymes

130 pts
11
US








[Decca 18604]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Harry James and His Orchestra
57.
04/1945

I Don't Care Who Knows It
Harry James and His Orchestra

169 pts
8
US








vocals by Kitty Kallen
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Perry Como
58.
12/1945

Dig You Later (A Hubba-Hubba-Hubba)
Perry Como

264 pts
3
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
59.
12/1945

Here Comes Heaven Again
Perry Como

127 pts
12
US








[Victor 20-1750]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Billy Eckstine
Everything I Have Is Yours
60.
10/1948

Everything I Have Is Yours
Billy Eckstine

18 pts






11
R&B


[MGM 10259]
written by Burton Lane & Harold Adamson greentick
  Eddie Fisher
Everything I Have Is Yours
61.
01/1953

Everything I Have Is Yours
Eddie Fisher

107 pts








8
UK
written by Burton Lane & Harold Adamson greentick
  Tommy Charles
62.
02/1956

Our Love Affair (Affair to Remember)
Tommy Charles

21 pts
43
US








[Decca 29717]
written by Harry Warren, Harold Adamson greentick & Leo McCarey
  Nat King Cole
63.
04/1956

Too Young to Go Steady
Nat King Cole

from This Is Nat "King" Cole   
152 pts
21
US






8
UK
[Capitol 3390]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Patti Page
64.
04/1956

Too Young to Go Steady
Patti Page

10 pts
73
US








[Mercury 70820]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Nat King Cole
65.
09/1956

Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow
Nat King Cole

from This Is Nat "King" Cole   
81 pts








11
UK
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Victor Young and His Singing Strings
66.
05/1957

Around the World
Victor Young and His Singing Strings

70 pts
13
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Ronnie Hilton
67.
05/1957

Around the World
Ronnie Hilton

133 pts








4
UK
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Bing Crosby
68.
05/1957

Around the World
Bing Crosby

159 pts
25
US






5
UK
[Decca 30262]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Gracie Fields
69.
06/1957

Around the World
Gracie Fields

90 pts








8
UK
with Tony Osborne & His Orchestra & Chorus
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Mantovani and His Orchestra
70.
06/1957

Around the World
Mantovani and His Orchestra

from Around the World in 80 Days OST   
120 pts
12
US






20
UK
[London 1746]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  The McGuire Sisters
71.
08/1957

Around the World
The McGuire Sisters

9 pts
73
US








written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Vic Damone
72.
09/1957

An Affair to Remember (Our Love Affair)
Vic Damone

90 pts
16
US






29
UK
[Columbia 40945]
written by Harry Warren, Harold Adamson greentick & Leo McCarey
  Little Willie John
73.
08/1958

You're a Sweetheart
Little Willie John

20 pts
66
US




14
R&B


[King 5142]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
  Connie Stevens
74.
07/1960

Too Young to Go Steady
Connie Stevens

10 pts
71
US








[Warner 5159]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Buddy Greco
75.
07/1961

Around the World
Buddy Greco

3 pts
109
US








[Epic 9451]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Victor Young
  Dinah Washington
76.
05/1962

Where Are You
Dinah Washington

from Dinah '62   
37 pts
36
US
11
AC






hit for Mildred Bailey in 1937
[Roulette 4424]
written by Harold Adamson greentick & Jimmy McHugh
77.
11/1962

You're a Sweetheart
Dinah Washington

5 pts
98
US








[Roulette 4455]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  The Duprees
78.
04/1964

Where Are You
The Duprees

3 pts
114
US








featuring Joey Vann
[Coed 591]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Sonny Knight
79.
02/1965

Love Me (As Though There Were No Tomorrow)
Sonny Knight

5 pts
100
US








[Aura 4505]
written by Jimmy McHugh & Harold Adamson greentick
  Robin Sarstedt
80.
05/1976

My Resistance Is Low
Robin Sarstedt

145 pts








3
UK
written by Hoagy Carmichael & Harold Adamson greentick
  Wilton Place Street Band
81.
12/1976

Disco Lucy (I Love Lucy Theme)
Wilton Place Street Band

72 pts
24
US
9
AC
7
dance
41
R&B


instrumental
[Island 078]
written by Eliot Daniel & Harold Adamson greentick

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