Songs Written by J. Fred HelfTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography
John Fred. Helf (1871 – November 19, 1915) was an American composer and sheet music publisher during the early 20th century. Helf was born in Maysville, Kentucky. He went to seek his fortune in New York City at the age of 27. There he composed over 100 songs, some in collaboration with Will A. Heelan. In October 1910 his music publishing company, J. Fred Helf Music, filed for bankruptcy with Elihu Root Jr. acting as receiver. All the company's property... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, J. Fred Helf first charted in 1903 with If Money Talks, It Ain't On Speaking Terms with Me.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: If Money Talks, It Ain't On Speaking Terms with Me - #2: Ain't You Coming Back to Old New Hampshire, Molly? - #3: Susan, Kiss Me Good and Hard - #4: When Summer Tells Autumn Good-Bye - #5: I'm Tying the Leaves So They Won't Come Down