[78-L] Phil Harris/Andy Razaf

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken "Silver Showcase"" <kenreg at tds.net>
> Taylor Bowie wrote:
>> How did Harris get composer label credit on at least two recorded 
>> versions?
>> Seems odd.>> Tayl
> Perhaps he did contribute something to the lyrics or music.  Or maybe
> his celebrity status was seen as a way to boost sales.  I've read that
> some question the legitimacy of Al Jolson's composer credit on some
> songs suggesting that he forced his way in because of his celebrity 
> status.
>
The idea was that if Jolson (and, later, Elvis!) recorded your tune, you 
would
rake in royalties through record sales...so they felt they deserved a share 
of
that money...which they collected through composer credits on your song!

Steven C. Barr