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Syd Dale
48,228 listeners
Syd Dale (May 20, 1924 – August 15, 1994) was born in York, England. He was a self taught composer and arranger of easy listening, funk, ja… read moreSyd Dale (May 20, 1924 – August 15, 1994) was born in York, England. He was a self taught composer and arranger of easy listening, funk, jazz and library music. His music played an important role on TV, radio and advertising media of the… read moreSyd Dale (May 20, 1924 – August 15, 1994) was born in York, England. He was a self taught composer and arranger of easy listening, funk, jazz and library music. His music played an important role on TV, radio and advertising media of the 1960s and 1970s. It is still extensively used on today'… read more
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The Gentle People
59,479 listeners
There are, at least, two groups by this name. The Gentle People are a UK-based group. The members were Dougee Dimensional, Honeymink, Valen… read moreThere are, at least, two groups by this name. The Gentle People are a UK-based group. The members were Dougee Dimensional, Honeymink, Valentine Carnelian and Laurie Lemans. They made four albums: 'Soundtracks For Living' (1997)… read moreThere are, at least, two groups by this name. The Gentle People are a UK-based group. The members were Dougee Dimensional, Honeymink, Valentine Carnelian and Laurie Lemans. They made four albums: 'Soundtracks For Living' (1997), 'Mix Gently' (1997), 'Simply Faboo' (1… read more
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Burt Bacharach
268,831 listeners
Burt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, recognised for… read moreBurt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, recognised for his extensive contributions to 20th-century popular music. Beginning in the 1950s, he composed nu… read moreBurt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, recognised for his extensive contributions to 20th-century popular music. Beginning in the 1950s, he composed numerous pop songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal Da… read more
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Combustible Edison
111,978 listeners
Combustible Edison was a group founded in 1991 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and was one of several lounge music acts that le… read moreCombustible Edison was a group founded in 1991 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and was one of several lounge music acts that led a brief resurgence of interest in the genre during the mid-1990s. Unlike other bands with a more… read moreCombustible Edison was a group founded in 1991 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and was one of several lounge music acts that led a brief resurgence of interest in the genre during the mid-1990s. Unlike other bands with a more ironic take on the lounge scene, Combustible Edison took th… read more
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Peter Thomas
53,089 listeners
Peter Thomas is a German composer/arranger. He was born in Breslau (Silesia) on December 1st, 1925, and his active career spanned more than… read morePeter Thomas is a German composer/arranger. He was born in Breslau (Silesia) on December 1st, 1925, and his active career spanned more than 50 years between 1955 and 2006. He is known for his TV and film soundtracks (such as 'Raumpa… read morePeter Thomas is a German composer/arranger. He was born in Breslau (Silesia) on December 1st, 1925, and his active career spanned more than 50 years between 1955 and 2006. He is known for his TV and film soundtracks (such as 'Raumpatrouille', the Edgar Wallace movies film series, and th… read more
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Neil Richardson
22,901 listeners
Neil Richardson (born 5 February 1930, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English composer, best known for "Approaching Menace… read moreNeil Richardson (born 5 February 1930, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English composer, best known for "Approaching Menace", aka the Mastermind theme tune. He is also credited as Neil Grant-Richardson. He is most fa… read moreNeil Richardson (born 5 February 1930, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English composer, best known for "Approaching Menace", aka the Mastermind theme tune. He is also credited as Neil Grant-Richardson. He is most famous for his library music; incidental music for use in film… read more
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John Shakespeare
7,069 listeners
John Shakespeare is a British composer of music for film and TV. He was also member of 1960s pop group, 'The Ivy League'. View wikiJohn Shakespeare is a British composer of music for film and TV. He was also member of 1960s pop group, 'The Ivy League'. View wikiJohn Shakespeare is a British composer of music for film and TV. He was also member of 1960s pop group, 'The Ivy League'. View wiki
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Nelson Riddle
126,738 listeners
Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career span… read moreNelson 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… read moreNelson 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 arrangement… read more
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The Three Suns
42,444 listeners
Reputed to be Mamie Eisenhower's favorite group, the Three Suns are the leading small group in space age pop. Brothers Al and Morty gr… read moreReputed to be Mamie Eisenhower's favorite group, the Three Suns are the leading small group in space age pop. Brothers Al and Morty grew up in Brooklyn, where they joined with their cousin, Artie Dunn, as a trio, Al switching from v… read moreReputed to be Mamie Eisenhower's favorite group, the Three Suns are the leading small group in space age pop. Brothers Al and Morty grew up in Brooklyn, where they joined with their cousin, Artie Dunn, as a trio, Al switching from violin to guitar to pick up more gigs. After a year or two wo… read more
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Jackie Gleason
79,388 listeners
Throughout the 1950s and early-1960s, Jackie Gleason enjoyed a secondary music career, lending his name to a series of best-selling mood music albums with jazz overtones for Capitol. Gleason felt there was a ready market for romantic ins… read moreThroughout the 1950s and early-1960s, Jackie Gleason enjoyed a secondary music career, lending his name to a series of best-selling mood music albums with jazz overtones for Capitol. Gleason felt there was a ready market for romantic instrumentals. He recalled seeing Clark Gable play love scenes … read more