Francis Craig
Encyclopedia
Francis Craig was a songwriter and leader of a Nashville dance band. His works included "Dynamite
" and "Near You
".
"Dynamite!" now the official fight song
of Vanderbilt University
, was written by Craig in 1922, when Craig was an undergraduate student at the University. It is played mainly at football games, basketball games, and at other Commodore sports events.
His own recording of "Near You
" by was released by Bullet Records
as catalog number
1001. It first reached the Billboard
Best Seller chart on August 30, 1947, and lasted 21 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. It held the number one spot for 17 straight weeks, which makes it the "Chart Champ", having been number one for the longest period of time. (Beating "White Christmas
" which was number one for 11 weeks in a row, and then 4 more weeks for a total of 15 weeks.) Various recordings by other persons have followed.
Other works included "Beg Your Pardon" with Beasley Smith
.
Dynamite (Francis Craig song)
"Dynamite" is the official fight song of Vanderbilt University, written by Francis Craig in 1922, when Craig was an undergraduate student at the University...
" and "Near You
Near You
"Near You" is a popular song written by Francis Craig with lyrics by Kermit Goell. The song was published in 1947.The recording by Francis Craig was released by Bullet Records as catalog number 1001. It first reached the Billboard Best Sellers chart on August 30, 1947, and lasted 21 weeks on the...
".
"Dynamite!" now the official fight song
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
of Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
, was written by Craig in 1922, when Craig was an undergraduate student at the University. It is played mainly at football games, basketball games, and at other Commodore sports events.
His own recording of "Near You
Near You
"Near You" is a popular song written by Francis Craig with lyrics by Kermit Goell. The song was published in 1947.The recording by Francis Craig was released by Bullet Records as catalog number 1001. It first reached the Billboard Best Sellers chart on August 30, 1947, and lasted 21 weeks on the...
" by was released by Bullet Records
Bullet Records
At least three record labels with the name Bullet Records have existed.The earliest one was a record label based in Nashville, USA, which was started in 1945 by Jim Bulliet and C.V. Hitchcock. Bulleit was an early partner in Sun Records...
as catalog number
Catalog numbering systems for single records
This article presents the numbering systems used by various record companies for single records.- Capitol :...
1001. It first reached the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Best Seller chart on August 30, 1947, and lasted 21 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. It held the number one spot for 17 straight weeks, which makes it the "Chart Champ", having been number one for the longest period of time. (Beating "White Christmas
White Christmas
A white Christmas refers to the presence of snow on Christmas Day. This phenomenon is most common in the northern countries of the Northern Hemisphere...
" which was number one for 11 weeks in a row, and then 4 more weeks for a total of 15 weeks.) Various recordings by other persons have followed.
Other works included "Beg Your Pardon" with Beasley Smith
Beasley Smith
John Beasley Smith was an American composer. That Lucky Old Sun, one of his better known works, was covered by many well-known artists. He often worked with Haven Gillespie....
.