Songs Written by Roy TurkTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Roy Kenneth Turk (September 20, 1892 – November 30, 1934) was an American songwriter and lyricist, who frequently collaborated with composer Fred E. Ahlert, with whom he wrote their popular 1929 song "Mean to Me", which became a jazz standard. In 1926 he collaborated with Lou Handman on his best known song, the 1927 hit Are You Lonesome Tonight?, which Elvis Presley later revived. He worked with many other composers, including for film lyrics. Turk was elected posthumously to the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Roy Turk first charted in 1920 with Oh! How I Laugh When I Think That I Cried Over You.The artist placed 51 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 23 of which reached the Top‑10, including 3 number‑ones.The artist scored 11 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.