Al Donahue And His Orchestra

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Al Donahue (June 12, 1904 - February 20, 1983) was a violinist and bandleader from Boston, MA who became famous during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Best known for his rendition of the jazz standard, "Jeepers Creepers" (1938), which topped the Pop charts, he also had a Top 5 hit with "The Wise Old Owl" (1941) featuring Dee Keating.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • I Hear A Rhapsody (1941)
  • The Wise Old Owl (1941)

Pop charts debut year: 1936

Years active: 1925 - ca. 1960s

Genres: Jazz, big band, traditional pop

Labels: Decca, Vocalion, Okeh

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