Morris Levy (born Moishe Levy; August 27, 1927 – May 21, 1990) was an American entrepreneur in the fields of jazz clubs, music publishing, and the independent record industry. Levy was cofounder and owner of Roulette Records, founding partner of the Birdland jazz club and the Roulette Room. He was a subject of investigations into organized crime and the music industry, and was convicted of extortion shortly before his death. At the peak of his business career, Levy owned more... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Morris Levy first charted in 1956 with I Want You to Be My Girl.The artist placed 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: My Boy Lollipop - #2: Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - #3: Ya Ya - #4: California Sun - #5: I Want You to Be My Girl
The ABC's of Love
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
#3 Ya Ya
Lee Dorsey
Rolly Poly
Joey Dee & The Starliters
Baby, You're Driving Me Crazy
Joey Dee & The Starliters
Soulville
Aretha Franklin
My Boy Lollipop
Millie
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (remix) / I'm Coming Out [R]
Diana Ross
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