One-hit wonders can come from anywhere. They can be written about purple people eaters (whatever that is), they can be ...

"More Than Santa Baby", a multi-layered story of Philip Springer's vast musical legacy and a loving tribute by his filmmaker ...

Three-time Tony Award winner Charles Strouse composed the music for such classics as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause.” ...

1960 Few musicals showcase as many great numbers as this hit about the Elvis Presley-like ... because she was played by Ann-Margret in an explosive performance that made her a star — she was ...

His melodies are satisfyingly singable. Annie’s Tomorrow, one of the songs he is best known for, was described by lyricist Martin Charnin as having “instantly [wrapped] itself around the vocal chords ...

The popularity of “Birdie” spawned a film (with Van Dyke, Janet Leigh and Ann-Margret) in 1963 and a television ... and long-running — Broadway hit (over 2,300 performances).

Artists who have recorded it since include Fats Domino, Muddy Waters, Peggy Lee, Tom Jones, Ann-Margret, Jefferson Airplane ... Wilbert Harrison’s 1959 hit, was released in 1994.