Michael Edwards (American composer)

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]

Michael Edwards
Born	1893 (1893)
Died	1962 (aged 68–69)
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	composer and musician
Known for	one-hit composer
Notable work	"Once in a While"

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]