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Sammy Kaye was a bandleader and songwriter who, during the Big Band era, was the chief figure of the “Sweet” bands whose numbers are rarely danceable but instead consist of sentimental, light pop tunes. Born in Ohio in 1910, his reputation as a musician began while still in college, and became a hit on Cincinnati radio. When he became nationally famous, he hosted his own radio show on NBC called Sunday Serenade which was widely followed by fans of finely orchestrated music. When he transferred to TV, Kaye staged a popular gimmick titled “So You Want To Lead A Band?”, whichparticipating audience members step onstage to try to conduct the orchestra. He died in Lakewood, Ohio in 1987.
Hit singles (as Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye, all US Billboard chart-toppers)
1. “Daddy”
2. “I’m A Big Girl Now”
3. “Chickery Chick”
4. “The Old Lamp-Lighter”
5. “Harbor Lights”
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