Claude Demetrius

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Claude Demetrius (August 3, 1916 – May 1, 1988) was an American songwriter. He was known for his rockabilly songs, some of which were made famous by singers such as Elvis Presley. == Biography == Demetrius was born in Bath, Maine, United States. By his early twenties he was in New York City writing music for and/or with Louis Armstrong. Demetrius wrote the 1945 musical comedy short film Open the Door, Richard. During the 1940s, he was closely associated with... [more on Wikipedia]

Top songs: #1: Hard Headed Woman - #2: I Was the One - #3: Mean Woman Blues
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  Elvis Presley
1.
03/1956
#2  I Was the One
Elvis Presley

from Heartbreak Hotel EP   
36 pts
19
US
8
ctry




US B-side to Heartbreak Hotel
[RCA Victor 47-6420]
written by Aaron Schroeder, Bill Peppers, Claude Demetrius greentick & Hal Blair
2.
08/1957
#3  Mean Woman Blues
Elvis Presley

from Loving You   Loving You
11 pts


11
ctry
11
R&B


[RCA Epa-2-1515+]
written by Claude Demetrius greentick
Hard Headed Woman
3.
06/1958
#1  Hard Headed Woman
Elvis Presley

from King Creole   King Creole
238 pts
1
US
2
ctry
2
R&B
2
UK
[RCA 47-7280]
written by Claude Demetrius greentick

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