Songs Written by Jerry HerstTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jerome Philip Herst (May 28, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois – November 27, 1990, in Alameda, California), known as Jerry Herst, was a lawyer and a songwriter best known for his collaborations with Jack Sharpe on a number of compositions, notably "So Rare", a much-recorded song that was published in 1937. == Early life == In 1909, was born in Chicago to Abraham and Dora Schwartz. On December 24, 1947, he married Jeannde Lucille Taylor. == Education == His early education... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jerry Herst first charted in 1937 with So Rare.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.