Who wrote the country song, "Mona Lisa"?

Answer by  Darkephoenix (1789)

Interestingly enough that song was not originally a country song. It was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston as part of a movie score in 1950. The original performer was Nat King Cole.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

The song Mona Lisa was originally recorded by Nat King Cole but has been remade by his daughter Natalie Cole, Willie Nelson, and Harry Connick Jr.

Answer by  Mjindy (21)

"Mona Lisa" is not known as a country song. It was written as part of a movie score by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston. Others have recorded it, including Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson, but the most familiar and famous version was recorded by Nat King Cole in 1950.

Answer by  weepirate (53)

the original song was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston - Ray Evans did the lyrics and Jay Livingston did the music. It was originally written for Nat King Cole to perform but there have been a number of other artists who have covered the song. it was actually written to be in a movie.

Answer by  timerunning (805)

"Mona Lisa" is an Academy Award-winning song written by Ray Evans, who was an United States songwriter and and Jay Livingston, who a partner with Ray Evans in a composer and songwriter duo best known for songs composed for films. Livingston wrote the music and Evans the lyrics.

Answer by  mcr666 (362)

The song "Mona Lisa" was written in 196 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the artists Moon Mullican. The song was released January 1, 1986 and was featured on his 22 greatest hits album.

Answer by  Marie7 (5)

The song "Mona Lisa" was written by Nat King Coles. It is a song about a beautiful lady whom he loved dearly.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Ray Evans and Jay Livingston are the writers of this song. It's stuck in my head too. You are not alone.

Answer by  Sinefey (457)

"Mona Lisa" was a collaboration by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston. It was written for a movie called "Captain Carey" in 1950. The song made it to the Grammy Hall of Fame being sung by Nat King Cole.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

David Allen Coe was the song writer and country singer that reordered the song Mona Lisa Lost her Smile in the late 80's.

Answer by  gordon (304)

Songwriter Ray Evans won an Oscar for the song Mona Lisa. He teamed up with Jay Livingston to form one of Hollywood's legendary song writing teams.