His first hit was "Manhattan Serenade" (1929) Louis Alter, Inducted 1975

He enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Anthony Newley, writing the musical Stop the World - I Want to Get Off and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Leslie Bricusse, Inducted 1989

His repertoire endures as a cornerstone of "pops" concerts. Leroy Anderson, Inducted 1988

Among the 10 best-selling male vocalists ever in all genres Alan Jackson, Inducted 2018