1921 - 1985
Nelson Riddle American Composer
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Nelson Riddle dating history
Relationships
Nelson Riddle was previously married to Naomi Tenenholtz (1970) and Doreen Moran (1945 - 1970).
Nelson Riddle was in relationships with Les Baxter and Ella Fitzgerald.
Nelson Riddle had encounters with Helen Reddy (1983), Keely Smith, Billy Eckstine, Ella Mae Morse, Betty Hutton, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney and Jimmy Wakely.
About
American Composer Nelson Riddle was born Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. on 1st June, 1921 in Oradell, NJ, USA and passed away on 6th Oct 1985 Los Angeles, CA, USA aged 64. He is most remembered for 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing arrangements and musical direction to such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Keely Smith. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Nelson Riddle is a member of the following lists: Best Original Music Score Academy Award winners, Grammy Award winners and People from Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 2 |
53 years, 2 months
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38 years, 8 months
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24 years, 3 months
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| Dating | 2 |
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| Encounter | 8 |
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| Total | 12 |
53 years, 2 months
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6 years, 5 months
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24 years, 3 months
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Details
| First Name |
Nelson
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| Last Name |
Riddle
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| Full Name at Birth |
Nelson Smock Riddle Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Nels
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| Age |
64 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
1st June, 1921
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| Birthplace |
Oradell, NJ, USA
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| Died |
6th October, 1985
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Liver ailments
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| Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Rumson High School
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| Occupation Text |
Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Orchestrator
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| Occupation |
Composer
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| Claim to Fame |
1950s work for Capitol Records, providing arrangements and musical direction to such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Keely Smith
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Traditional Pop, Jazz, Big Band, Traditional pop music
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| Music Genre |
Easy Listening
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| Year(s) Active |
1940s-1980s, 1940s–1980s
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| Music Style |
Vocal, Orchestral Pop, Stage & Screen, TV Soundtracks, Soundtracks, Traditional Pop, Film Music, TV Music
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| Music Mood |
Sophisticated, Stylish, Springlike, Refined/Mannered, Cheerful, Poignant, Romantic, Elegant, Bittersweet, Relaxed, Innocent, Sentimental
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| Instrument |
Trombone, Conductor, Arranger
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| Record Label |
Capitol, Liberty, Solid State, United Artists, Alshire, MPS, Capilano, Daybreak
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| Associated Acts |
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Matt Monro, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney, Keely Smith, Linda Ronstadt
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| Official Websites |
www.nelsonriddlemusic.com/, nelsonriddle.org/, nelsonriddle.org/nelsonriddleorchestra/, www.findagrave.com/memorial/5471/nelson-riddle
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Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was an American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator whose career stretched from the late 1940s to the mid-1980s. He worked with many world-famous vocalists at Capitol Records, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney and Keely Smith. He found commercial and critical success with a new generation in the 1980s, in a trio of Platinum albums with Linda Ronstadt. His orchestrations earned an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards.
