ABOUT
Morton Downey (November 14, 1901 - October 25, 1985) was a singer, songwriter, and entertainer with a signature high Irish tenor who became famous beginning in the 1920s. His best known songs include his Top 20 hit cover of the pop standard, "The Old Lamp-Lighter" (1947).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- The Old Lamp-Lighter (1946)
Pop charts debut year: 1926
Years active: ca. 1920s - 1950s
Genres: Traditional pop
Labels: ARC, Hit of the Week, Decca, Majestic, Columbia
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