Billy Vaughn

William Richard Vaughn (April 12, 1919 – September 26, 1991) was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, and A&R man for Dot Records.[1]

Billy Vaughn
Gale Storm Billy Vaughn The Gale Storm Show 1958.JPG
Vaughn with Gale Storm on The Gale Storm Show in 1958
Born(1919-04-12)April 12, 1919
DiedSeptember 26, 1991(1991-09-26) (aged 72)
Cause of deathPeritoneal cancer
OccupationSinger, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, record executive
Musical career
Years active1952-1972
LabelsDot, London

Vaughn charted a total of 42 singles on the Billboard charts, often based on the sound of two alto saxophones. He also charted thirty six albums on the Billboard 200, beginning with 1958's Sail Along Silv'ry Moon and ending with 1970's Winter World of Love.

References

  1. "T-Z – University of North Texas Libraries". Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2018-07-24.

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