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In 1954 he released a more successful album, Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington, and in 1955, he started recording with Decca Records, with immediate success. His biggest hit was "Unchained Melody", which reached #3 on the US pop chart, sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.
4. Juni 2021 · Very popular in the 1940s and 1950s, Al Hibbler worked in pop music, in early R&B and on the fringes of jazz. His commanding voice was heard briefly with Jay McShann’s band, with which he had his first record date, and then during a notable spell with Duke Ellington’s orchestra beginning in 1943 and continuing through the rest of the decade, although the singer also performed as a solo artist.
20. März 2021 · Composed by Duke Ellington (music) and Mack David (lyric); arranged by Duke Ellington. Recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra for Victor on November 26, 1945 in New York. Duke Ellington, piano, directing: Shelton “Scad” Hemphill, Taft Jordan, William “Cat” Anderson, trumpets; Rex Stewart, cornet; Lawrence Brown and ...
17. Sept. 2008 · As a preeminent singer for Duke Ellington between 1943 and 1951, Al Hibbler earned his place in the jazz arena with a rich, supple baritone. Sightless since birth, he became the first blind...
24. Apr. 2001 · Albert George Hibbler (August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001) was an American baritone vocalist, who sang with Duke Ellington's orchestra before having several pop hits as a solo artist. Some of Hibbler's singing is classified as rhythm and blues, but he is best seen as a bridge between R&B and traditional pop music.
Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington by Al Hibbler released in 1954. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
America Swings: The Great Duke Ellington by Duke Ellington released in 1996. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
