ABOUT
Hal Derwin (July 14, 1914 - February 9, 1998) was a pop singer and bandleader from Chicago with a distinctive baritone who became famous during the 1940s. He is best known for his Top 5 hit cover of the pop standard, "The Old Lamplighter" (1946). In the early 1950s, his band had a residency at the Biltmore Bowl in Los Angeles for six years and his shows were broadcast on NBC Radio.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- The Old Lamplighter (1946)
Pop charts debut year: 1946
Years active: ca. 1930s - 1950s
Genres: Jazz, traditional pop
Labels: Capitol
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