1905 - 1984
Walter Bishop, Sr. American Composer
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| First Name |
Walter
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| Last Name |
Bishop
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| Birthday |
9th January, 1905
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| Died |
8th January, 1984
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Composer
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Walter Bishop Sr. (January 9, 1905 – January 8, 1984) was a Jamaican composer and songwriter. His "Swing, Brother, Swing" was recorded by Billie Holiday with Count Basie, among other performers. His calypso, Sex is a Misdemeanor, continues to be recorded. Other songs written by Bishop include, "Jack, You're Dead," which was a #1 R&B hit in 1947 as recorded by Louis Jordan; "The Stuff is Here (and It's Mellow);" and "Bop! Goes My Heart," which was recorded by Frank Sinatra. His song "My Baby Likes to Bebop" was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, and by Nat "King" Cole with Johnny Mercer.
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