[78-L] Phil Harris/Andy Razaf

[Jack Palmer]

    We know it is done often.  Read my book on Dalhart and see how he took 
credit on many Robison songs, as well as a few others.  I'll be willing to 
bet that Jolson was offered partial credit just if he would sing the song. 
Jack

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken "Silver Showcase"" <kenreg at tds.net>
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Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:53 AM
Subject: Re: [78-L] Phil Harris/Andy Razaf


> Taylor Bowie wrote:
>> How did Harris get composer label credit on at least two recorded 
>> versions?
>> Seems odd.
>>
>> Taylor
>>
>>
>
> 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.
>
> -- Ken
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