Dick Rogers

Dick Rogers (1912—1970) was a singer, comedian, songwriter and pianist, who wrote the lyrics for "Harlem Nocturne".[1][2][3] He was a member of the Ray Noble orchestra and the Will Osborne band.[4]

For the American composer, see Richard Rodgers.
Dick Rogers
Born1912
Died1970
Genrestraditional pop, jazz, comedy
Occupation(s)musician, lyricist, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano

Rogers was associated with Will Osborne, a "star crooner" who was on the radio in the 1930s.[2] Osborne's band was on the decline in 1940.[2] Osborne created a "bus and truck vaudeville show", with comedy acts, which did not do well.[2] Dick was hired on as "Stinky" Rogers, doing a singing comedy act.[2] When Osborne moved to Hollywood in 1940, Rogers took over the band.[2] He did well, according to Billboard Magazine, who said he "acquitted himself credibly, as did his orchestra."[3] The magazine called him capable, saying he could sing, compose, play and lead.[3]

Composed music or lyrics

Footnotes
  1. "Harlem Nocturne". musicnotes.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  2. Gavin, James (2015). Is That All There Is?: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee. Simon and Schuster. pp. 60–61. ISBN 9781451641790.
  3. "Hippodrome Baltimore". Billboard. August 8, 1942. p. 16. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  4. "'Andy Griffith' Composer Dies at 88". CNN. May 27, 2008. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  5. "Frankie Carle – Era: The 40s – Music Of The Great Bands". discogs. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. Spaghetti Rag: Popular Standard; Single Songbook. New York: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. 1950. ISBN 9783841803023.
  7. "Teresa Brewer – Time For Teresa". discogs. Retrieved September 27, 2016. From record side 1: Magazines (Are Magic For Lonely People), (Dick Rogers-Jimmy Eaton-Larry Wagner)
  8. "The Mills Brothers – 14 Karat Gold". discogs. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  9. "Will Osborne And His Slide Music – Would'st Could I But Kiss Thy Hand, Oh Babe". discogs. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
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