Composer, prolific songwriter (Come On-a My House, Witch Doctor, Chipmunk Song), author, actor, producer, impressionist, educated at Coll. Writer, and has made many records. He joined ASCAP in 1951, and specialized in catchy, hummable melodies. Some of his other popular-song compositions include Armen's Theme; Safari; Freddy, Freddy; Copyright 1960; Medicore; Sack Time; A Little Beauty; The Prom; Bagdad Express; Little Brass Band; Maria from Madrid; Gotta Get to Your House; The Donkey and th ...[Read Story]