Songs Written by Jimmy WisnerTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Joseph Wisner (December 8, 1931 – March 13, 2018) was an American pianist, arranger, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his 1961 hit single "Asia Minor", released under the name Kokomo. == Biography == Born in Philadelphia, Wisner received classical training as a youngster, and attended Temple University as a psychology student in the late 1950s. He formed the Jimmy Wisner Trio in 1959 with Chick Kinney on drums and Ace Tesone on bass. This ensemble backed... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jimmy Wisner first charted in 1960 with A Perfect Love.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: Don't Throw Your Love Away - #2: Asia Minor - #3: Somewhere - #4: What in the World's Come Over You - #5: A Perfect Love
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  Frankie Avalon
1.
12/1960

#5  A Perfect Love
Frankie Avalon

from A Whole Lotta Frankie   
18 pts
47
US






US B side to Puppet Song
[Chancellor 1065]
written by Jimmy Wisner greentick, Bob Marcucci & Peter De Angelis
  Kokomo [Jimmy Wisner]
2.
02/1961

#2  Asia Minor
Kokomo [Jimmy Wisner]

from Asia Minor   
124 pts
8
US




35
UK
[Felsted 45-8612]
written by James J. Wisner greentick, Roger Mozian & Edvard Grieg
  The Tymes
3.
12/1963

#3  Somewhere
The Tymes

from Somewhere   
84 pts
19
US
8
AC
35
R&B


[Parkway 891]
written by Norma Mendoza & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Dee Dee Sharp
4.
02/1964

Willyam, Willyam
Dee Dee Sharp

5 pts
97
US






[Cameo 296]
written by William Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  The Searchers
5.
04/1964

#1  Don't Throw Your Love Away
The Searchers

from This Is Us   
261 pts
16
US




1
UK
[Kapp 593]
written by Billy Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  The Tymes
6.
06/1964

The Magic of Our Summer Love
The Tymes

5 pts
99
US






[Parkway 919]
written by William Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Chubby Checker
7.
06/1964

Rosie
Chubby Checker

6 pts
116
US


43
R&B


US B side to Lazy Elsie Molly
[Parkway 920]
written by Billy Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Dee Dee Sharp
8.
08/1964

Never Pick a Pretty Boy
Dee Dee Sharp

3 pts
131
US






[Cameo 329]
written by Billy Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  The Tymes
9.
11/1964

Here She Comes
The Tymes

6 pts
92
US






[Parkway 924]
written by Roy Straigis, William Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  The Rockin' Berries
10.
01/1965

#4  What in the World's Come Over You
The Rockin' Berries

43 pts






23
UK
[Reprise 0355]
written by Billy Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Norma Tracey and the Cinderella Kids
11.
01/1965

Leroy
Norma Tracey and the Cinderella Kids

4 pts
107
US






[Day Dell 1005]
written by Billy Jackson & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Len Barry
12.
04/1967

The Moving Finger Writes
Len Barry

4 pts
124
US






[RCA Victor 9150]
written by Len Barry, Bob Cullen & Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Jimmy Wisner Sound
13.
10/1969

Manhattan Safari
Jimmy Wisner Sound

from The Jimmy Wisner Sound   
3 pts


40
AC




instrumental
[Columbia 44959]
written by Jimmy Wisner greentick
  Tommy James
14.
07/2006

Love Words
Tommy James

from Hold the Fire   
3 pts


40
AC




[Aura LP Cut]
written by Tommy James & Jimmy Wisner greentick


See also...

Jimmy Wisner SoundKokomo [Jimmy Wisner]


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