Nelson Riddle

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Born
1 June 1921
Born In
Oradell, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Died
6 October 1985 (aged 64)
Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrangements to accompany such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Later, his arranging talents were also used by Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Matt Monro, Linda Ronstadt, and others. His arrangements are characterized by inno… read more
Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrange… read more
Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrangements to accompany such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat Kin… read more

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1 Play track The Nelson Riddle Collection Lolita Ya Ya
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2 Play track Riddle Sound (50 Tracks Remastered) There's No You
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3 Play track Paris When it Sizzles Gabrielle
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4 Play track Riddle Sound (50 Tracks Remastered) Fools Rush In
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5 Play track The Best Of The Theme From Route 66
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6 Play track Riddle Sound (50 Tracks Remastered) Little White Lies
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7 Play track Lolita: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Main Title (Love Theme from Lolita)
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8 Play track Riddle Sound (50 Tracks Remastered) Lisbon Antigua
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9 Play track The Best Of The Green Leaves Of Summer
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10 Play track Naked City Theme - Remastered Naked City Theme - Remastered
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  1. 14,024 listeners

    2001 · 22 tracks

    The Nelson Riddle Collection
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  2. 7,468 listeners

    1 Jan 1962 · 12 tracks

    Route 66 And Other TV Themes
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  3. 6,709 listeners

    15 Mar 2004 · 24 tracks

    Sea of Dreams/Love Tide
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    31 Mar 2014 · 36 tracks

    Everywhere You Go
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