Jerry Leiber, who with partner Mike Stoller, was among the most influential of rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll songwriters,
died yesterday at age 78.
Among his hits:
- Hound Dog
- Stand By Me
- Love Potion Number 9
- There Goes My Baby
- Poison Ivy
- Charlie Brown
- Yakety Yak
- Ruby Baby
- Jailhouse Rock
- On Broadway
- Spanish Harlem
- Dance With Me
Ever since I heard the news this morning, I can't get my favorite song of theirs,
Smokey Joe's Cafe, out of my head.