ABOUT
Herb Lance (June 12, 1925 - November 7, 2006) was a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, recording studio owner, and radio DJ who became famous beginning in the late 1940s. As a solo artist, he is best known for such top R&B hits as "Close Your Eyes" (1949), "Because" (1949), and "That Lucky Old Sun" (1949). With The Classics, he had his biggest Pop/Rock crossover success in 1961 with his rendition of The Marcels' oldies classic, "Blue Moon" (1961). Lance's many songwriting credits for other artists include Ruth Brown's "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean."
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Blue Moon (1961)
Pop charts debut year: 1961
Years active: ca. late 1940s - ca. 1970s
Genres: Jazz, blues, gospel, doo-wop
Labels: Sittin' In With, Promo
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