Two-Ton Baker And His Music Makers

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Dick "Two-Ton" Baker (May 2, 1916 - May 4, 1975) was a singer, pianist, bandleader, and Chicago TV and radio personality who became famous beginning in the 1940s. With His Music Makers, he had two Top 20 hits with "Near You" (1947) and "Too Fat Polka" (1948).


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Near You (1947)
  • Too Fat Polka (1948)

Pop charts debut year: 1947

Years active: 1938-1973

Genres: Traditional pop, novelty

Labels: Mercury

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