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Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

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Biography

A great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orchestral backing were used on the great Frank Sinatra albums starting with "Songs for swingin' lovers" in the 50's. A very modest man, his remuneration for the Sinatra works were only those of a session musician, improving only when Nat King Cole insisted Capitol records pay him the full entitlement. Very highly regarded amongst musicians and his many fans worldwide.

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Top Songs

Total plays on Last.fm over the last 6 months
  1. Theme from Route 66 - (2:08)  -  807 plays
  2. Lisbon Antigua - (2:37)  -  577 plays
  3. The Theme From Route 66 - (2:08)  -  354 plays
  4. Naked City Theme (Somewhere In The Night) - (2:11)  -  345 plays
  5. Dick Van Dyke Theme The Alvin Show Theme - (4:35)  -  311 plays
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