Songs Written by Otis BlackwellTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 – May 6, 2002) was an American songwriter whose work influenced rock and roll. His compositions include "Fever" (recorded by Little Willie John), "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless" (recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis), "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", and "Return to Sender" (with Winfield Scott; recorded by Elvis Presley), and "Handy Man" (recorded by Jimmy Jones). == Biography == Blackwell was born in Brooklyn, New York. He learned to play the piano as... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Otis Blackwell first charted in 1956 with Don't Be Cruel.The artist placed 32 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 10 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 29 UK Top‑75 entries, including 11 Top‑10 placements, including 3 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 2 number‑ones.On US Country the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 11 Top‑10s, 3 of which went to number‑one.