ABOUT
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) was a saxophonist, composer, and orchestra leader from New York City who became famous beginning in the late 1930s. His long string of hits includes the chart-topping "Where Was I?" (1940) which was featured in the soundtrack to "'Til We Meet Again."
Best known songs (with years) include:
- All This And Heaven Too (1940)
- Pompton Turnpike (1940)
- Redskin Rhumba (1940)
- Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga (1940)
- The Breeze And I (1940)
- Where Was I? (1940)
- I Hear A Rhapsody (1941)
- Southern Fried (1941)
- That Old Black Magic (1943)
- Cement Mixer (Put-Ti, Put-Ti) (1946)
Pop charts debut year: 1936
Years active: 1932-1967
Genres: Swing, big band
Labels: Bluebird, Decca
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