Songs Written by Stan RidgwayTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Stanard "Stan" Ridgway (born April 5, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, and film and television composer known for his distinctive voice, dramatic lyrical narratives, and eclectic solo albums. He was the original lead singer and a founding member of the band Wall of Voodoo. == Early life == Stan Ridgway was born in Barstow, California, in the "high desert", and raised in Los Angeles. He claims to have been a budding ventriloquist who spent his first night in jail at... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Stan Ridgway first charted in 1982 with Mexican Radio.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.