ABOUT
Shep Fields (September 12, 1910 - February 23, 1981, b. Saul Feldman) was a hugely popular and veteran bandleader who became famous beginning in the early 1930 and known for his distinctive opening "rippling rhythm" sound produced by blowing through a straw into a glass of water. He was featured on big band remote broadcasts from various historic hotels around the country and remained popular through the early 1960s. As a recording artist, he is best known for such chart toppers as "Did I Remember?" (1936), "That Old Feeling" (1937), "Thanks For The Memory" (1937), and "South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)" (1939).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) (1939)
- Down Argentina Way (1940)
- Breathless (1942)
- Jersey Bounce (1942)
- Please Think Of Me (1943)
Pop charts debut year: 1936
Years active: 1931-1963
Genres: Jazz, swing
Labels: Bluebird, MGM, RCA Victor
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Shep Fields And His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra
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Shep Fields And His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra
