Songs Written by Red NorvoTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville; March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall". == Career == Red Norvo was born in Beardstown, Illinois, United States. His career began in Chicago with a band called the Collegians in 1925. He... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Red Norvo first charted in 1936 with Bughouse.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.