Percy Faith (April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976) was a Canadian–American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements...
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Merry Christmas (Johnny Mathis album) (category Albums arranged by Percy Faith)
American pop singer Johnny Mathis, with accompaniment by arranger/conductor Percy Faith and his orchestra. It was released by Columbia Records on October 6,...
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We Need a Little Christmas (category Percy Faith songs)
little Christmas now" to cheer them up. Percy Faith with His Orchestra and Chorus (1966) (Christmas Is... Percy Faith) The New Christy Minstrels (1966) (Christmas...
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Theme from A Summer Place (category Percy Faith songs)
instrumental version by Percy Faith and his Orchestra that was a number-one hit for nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1960. Percy Faith recorded the most...
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ornithologist and animal impersonator Percy Faith (1908–1976), Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor Percy Fawcett (1867–?), British soldier...
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Verne, The Drifters, Ray Charles, and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. Percy Faith and The Everly Brothers, despite having most of their previous songs...
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carols". Jazz, rock, and reggae musicians recorded "We Three Kings". Percy Faith (1958) Ramsey Lewis (1964) The Beach Boys (1964) Jethro Tull (2003) "We...
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"The Song from Moulin Rouge" by Percy Faith (pictured) featuring Felicia Sanders was the number one song of 1953....
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Jean Pierre Mottier, Mitchell Parish and Jeannine Melle; performed by Percy Faith and His Orchestra "Moon River" written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer;...
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novel by Owen Wister that Hollywood had previously adapted for movies. Percy Faith composed the show's original theme. The series ran for nine seasons,...
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Estate Partners Horace Faith (?–2015), Jamaican reggae singer Paloma Faith (born 1981), English singer and actress Percy Faith (1908–1976), Canadian bandleader...
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at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, set by "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith in 1960. 1968 in music List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of...
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"Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith was the number one song of 1960....
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Winterhalter. It was later arranged and recorded by Percy Faith and performed by his orchestra. In 1960, the Percy Faith version reached number one on the Billboard...
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Sleigh Ride (category Percy Faith songs)
"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. He formed the idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and finished...
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Winter Wonderland (category Percy Faith songs)
"Winter Wonderland" is a song written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith. Due to its seasonal theme, it is often regarded as...
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Majesty's Forces and Roland Shaw 6 "Half as Much" Rosemary Clooney with Percy Faith 7 "Wish You Were Here" Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter 8 "I Went...
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Charles, Patrice Rushen, Jorge Rossy, Jimmy Wormworth, Mason Williams, Percy Faith, Burt Bacharach, The Manhattan Transfer, and Johnny Mathis. He works...
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version in 1972 on his album, Alone Again (Naturally). In the same year Percy Faith and Ray Conniff also released versions of the song. Harry Nilsson recorded...
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I Will Follow Him (category Percy Faith songs)
released on his album Paul Mauriat Plays the Hits of 1976. In 1963, Percy Faith released an instrumental version, re-titled "I Will Follow You", as the...
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in that 1966 production; popularly covered by Percy Faith & His Orchestra on Christmas Is... Percy Faith. 1966: "The Happiest Christmas Tree", written...
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the Alan Copeland Singers "Mission Impossible/Norwegian Wood Medley" Percy Faith Chorus & Orchestra for "Angel of the Morning" Ray Conniff Singers for...
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at number one on July 6, 1959. Note: "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith tied the record for 9 weeks at number one on April 18, 1960. Note: "Hey...
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Wonderful, Wonderful (Johnny Mathis album) (category Albums arranged by Percy Faith)
Close for Comfort" Johnny Mathis – vocals George Avakian – producer Percy Faith – arranger (except as noted); conductor Bob Prince – arranger ("Day In...
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Danvers and English lyrics by Carl Sigman, released in January 1957 by Percy Faith. It was derived from the French song "Prière Sans Espoir", released in...
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Young" Nat King Cole with Les Baxter 2 "Because of You" Tony Bennett with Percy Faith 3 "How High the Moon" Les Paul and Mary Ford 4 "Come On-a My House" Rosemary...
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Good Night, Dear Lord (category Albums arranged by Percy Faith)
Mathis – vocals Mitch Miller – producer Al Ham – associate producer Percy Faith – arranger and conductor Tom Palumbo – photography Recorded at CBS 30th...
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surveys, EP Albums. Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" was the No. 1 single, Percy Faith's 1954 Music of Christmas was the No. 1 LP and Pat Boone's 1957 Merry...
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Recorded 1955 Genre Traditional pop Length 2:33 Label Columbia Songwriter(s) Eddy Arnold Cindy Walker Producer(s) Percy Faith Jerry Vale singles chronology...
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Williams Christmas Album Peggy Lee, on her 1965 album Happy Holiday Percy Faith, on his 1966 album Christmas Is... Living Strings and Living Voices,...
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