- Wrote or co-wrote more than 2,000 songs, and was the composer or the producer on more than 1,500 recordings.
- He is survived by his wife, Abby Schroeder, and his daughter, Rachel Schroeder.
- He had a notable collection of antique cast-iron and tin toys.
- 17 of his songs were recorded by Elvis Presley. The biggest hit was "It's Now or Never", for which he and Wally Gold co-wrote new lyrics to the melody of "O Sole Mio" in half an hour. It sold more than 20 million records and was Elvis' biggest-selling single ever.
- Founded Musicor Records in 1960.
- Owner of music publishing company January Music.
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