Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra

Was an American musician, singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, and A&R man for Dot Records. Vaughn was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, United States, where his father, Alvis Radford Vaughn, was a barber who loved music and inspired Vaughn to teach himself to play the mandolin at the age of three, while suffering from measles. He went on to learn a number of other instruments, including guitar and alto saxophone, his primary instruments. Born: April 12, 1919, Glasgow, Kentucky, U.S. Died: September 26, 1991 (aged 72), Escondido, California, U.S. Occupation(s): Multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, record executive, singer, Musical career Years active: 1952-1972 Labels: Dot, London Discography: Albums: 1952: Melodies in Gold Billy Vaughn Plays the Million Sellers La Paloma 1959: Golden Saxophones Billy Vaughn Plays Blue Hawaii Big 100 Billy Vaughn Plays Stephen Foster 1960: Linger Awhile Billy Vaughn Plays The Million Sellers Golden Saxophones Look for a Star Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon Theme from A Summer Place 1961: Golden Waltzes Orange Blossom Special and Wheels Theme from The Sundowners 1962: A Swingin' Safari The Shifting Whispering Sands Berlin Melody Chapel by the Sea Christmas Carols Greatest String Band Hits 1963: 1962's Greatest Hits Number 1 Hits, Vol. #1 Sukiyaki and 11 Hawaiian Hits 1964: Another Hit Album! Blue Velvet & 1963's Great Hits Forever 1965: Mexican Pearls Moon Over Naples Pearly Shells 1965: Great Country Hits Michelle 1967: Body & Soul Alfie Golden Hits/The Best Of Billy Vaughn I Love You Josephine Ode To Billy Joe Sweet Maria That's Life & Pineapple Market 1968: Alone With Today Have Yourself A Merry, Merry Christmas A Current Set Of Standards 1969: The Windmills Of Your Mind 1970: Winter World Of Love 1991: Plays the Music You Remember