Michael Edwards (1893-1962) was an American composer and musician, known for composing the 1937 hit "Once in a While". He was also a classical violinist, organist and music arranger.[1]
Edwards's most famous composition, "Once in a While", became a number one hit for Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, and later for Patti Page (1957) and The Chimes (1961).[2] The song is now considered a jazz standard.[1] None of Edwards's other songs achieved the popularity of "Once in a While", and he has been called "a perfect example of a one-hit composer".[3] "Once in a While" is a popular song, written by Michael Edwards with lyrics by Bud Green. The song was published in 1937.
The song is a much-recorded standard. Tommy Dorsey's recording in 1937 went to number one in the United States.[1] One of the best-known recordings was made by Patti Page in 1952.[citation needed] The song was revived in doo-wop style by the Chimes in 1960, and their version peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961.[1] UK singer Elkie Brooks released a single of the song in 1984 in support of her hit album Screen Gems.Michael Edwards (1893-1962) was an American.