Songs Written by Leon RenéTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Leon René (February 6, 1902 – May 30, 1982) was an American music composer of pop, R&B and rock and roll songs and a record producer in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He sometimes used the songwriting pseudonym Jimmy Thomas or Jimmie Thomas. He also established several record labels. == History == Born in Covington, Louisiana, he is best known for his hit song "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano". The song, written as a tribute to the annual... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Leon René first charted in 1931 with When It's Sleepy Time Down South.The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.