ABOUT
Dick Jacobs (March 29, 1918 - May 20, 1988) was a conductor and arranger who served as the musical director for the TV series, "Your Hit Parade," for its 1957-1958 season. Best known as a recording artist for the jazzy "'Main Title' And 'Molly-O'" (1956, from the soundtrack to "The Man With The Golden Arm" starring Frank Sinatra), which became a million-seller, other major hits include "Petticoats Of Portugal" (1956) and "Fascination" (1957).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- East Of Eden (1956)
- Man With The Golden Arm (1956)
- Petticoats Of Portugal (1956)
- Te Amo (1956)
- Big Beat (1957)
- Fascination (1957)
- Tower's Trot (And Then You Do That Step) (1957)
Pop charts debut year: 1956
Years active: ca. mid 1950s - ca. late 1970s
Genres: Traditional pop, jazz
Labels: Coral, Decca, Brunswick, Springboard
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