William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother, a church pianist, introduced him to music when he was 9 years old. By the time he was 15, he had joined a Philadelphia area combo, playing local theaters and clubs while attending high school.
He later sold his band to Lucky Millinder, and worked during the 1930s and early 1940s for both Millinder and arranger Jimmy Mundy. In 1942 he was hired as The Ink Spots' pianist and arranger.
In 1949, he replaced Wild Bill Davis in Louis Jordan's Tympany Five. It was there that he first achieved success playing the Hammond organ and he is also reputed to have written one of Jordan's biggest hits, "Saturday Night Fish Fry", for which Jordan claimed the writing credit.
In 1951, he organized his own trio and began recording for King Records. His best known recording is "Honky Tonk," a rhythm and blues hit of 1956 which sold four million copies, and which he co-wrote with Billy Butler. He won the Cash Box award for best rhythm and blues performer in 1957, 1958, and 1959. He also arranged for many bandleaders and performers, including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lionel Hampton. He continued to play and arrange until he died of a heart attack in New York City.
As a jazz player Doggett started in swing music and later played soul jazz, a field in which rhythm and blues organists were highly sought after. His band included saxophonists Red Holloway, Clifford Scott, Percy France, David "Bubba" Brooks, Floyd "Candy" Johnson, guitarists Floyd Smith, Pete Mays, and singers Toni Williams and Betty Saint-Clair.
With his instrumental hit "Honky Tonk" in February 1956, Bill Doggett (born William Ballard Doggett) created one of rock's greatest instrumental tracks. Although it generated scores of offers to perform in rock & roll clubs throughout the United States, Doggett remained tied to the jazz and organ-based R&B that he had performed since the 1930s. Continuing to record for the Cincinnati-based King label until 1960, he went on to record for Warner Brothers, Columbia, ABC-Paramount and Sue. His last session came as a member and producer of an all-star jazz/R&B group, Bluesiana Hurricane in 1995.
With his instrumental hit “Honky Tonk” in February 1956, Bill Doggett (born William Ballard Doggett) created one of rock’s greatest instrumental tracks. Although it generated scores of offers to perform in rock & roll clubs throughout the United States, Doggett remained tied to the jazz and organ-based R&B that he had performed since the 1930s. Continuing to record for the Cincinnati-based King label until 1960, he went on to record for Warner Brothers, Columbia, ABC-Paramount and Sue. His last session came as a member and producer of an all-star jazz/R&B group, Bluesiana Hurricane in 1995.
Born on the north side of Philadelphia, Doggett struggled with poverty as a youngster. Although he initially dreamed of playing the trumpet, his family was unable to afford lessons. Persuaded by his mother (a church pianist), to try keyboards instead, he quickly mastered the instrument. Hailed as a child prodigy by his 13th birthday, he formed his first band, the Five Majors, at the age of 15.
Performing with the Jimmy Gorman Band, the pit orchestra at the Nixon Grand Theater, while still in high school, Doggett assumed leadership of the group in 1938. The experience was brief, however, as Doggett sold the orchestra to Lucky Millinder, with whom he continued to work off and on for the next four years. He made his recording debut on Millinder's tracks, "Little Old Lady From Baltimore" and "All Aboard" in 1939.
Although he formed a short-lived orchestra with Benny Goodman's arranger, Jimmy Mundy, in late 1939, Doggett continued to work primarily as a sideman. Playing piano and arranging for the Ink Spots from 1942 until 1944, he went on to arrange tunes for Count Basie's band and tour and/or record with Coleman Hawkins, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald and Lionel Hampton. Replacing Wild Bill Davis in Louis Jordan's band, in 1947, he appeared on the influential tunes, "Saturday Night Fish Fry" and "Blue Light Boogie." He made his debut as an organist during June 1951 recording sessions with Ella Fitzgerald.
Debuting his own organ-led combo at New York nightclub, the Baby Grand, in June 1952, Doggett recorded more than a dozen singles before striking gold with "Honky Tonk" four years later.
A longtime resident of Long Island, New York, Doggett died on November 13, 1996, three days after suffering a heart attack.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother, a church pianist, introduced him to music when he was 9 years old. By the time he was 15, he had joined a Philadelphia area combo, playing local theaters and clubs while attending high school.
He later sold his band to Lucky Millinder, and worked during the 1930s and early 1940s for both Millinder and arranger Jimmy Mundy. In 1942 he was hired as The Ink Spots' pianist and arranger.
In 1949, he replaced Wild Bill Davis in Louis Jordan's Tympany Five. It was there that he first achieved success playing the Hammond organ and he is also reputed to have written one of Jordan's biggest hits, "Saturday Night Fish Fry", for which Jordan claimed the writing credit.
In 1951, he organized his own trio and began recording for King Records. His best known recording is "Honky Tonk," a rhythm and blues hit of 1956 which sold four million copies, and which he co-wrote with Billy Butler. He won the Cash Box award for best rhythm and blues performer in 1957, 1958, and 1959. He also arranged for many bandleaders and performers, including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lionel Hampton. He continued to play and arrange until he died of a heart attack in New York City.
As a jazz player Doggett started in swing music and later played soul jazz, a field in which rhythm and blues organists were highly sought after. His band included saxophonists Red Holloway, Clifford Scott, Percy France, David "Bubba" Brooks, Floyd "Candy" Johnson, guitarists Floyd Smith, Pete Mays, and singers Toni Williams and Betty Saint-Clair.
With his instrumental hit "Honky Tonk" in February 1956, Bill Doggett (born William Ballard Doggett) created one of rock's greatest instrumental tracks. Although it generated scores of offers to perform in rock & roll clubs throughout the United States, Doggett remained tied to the jazz and organ-based R&B that he had performed since the 1930s. Continuing to record for the Cincinnati-based King label until 1960, he went on to record for Warner Brothers, Columbia, ABC-Paramount and Sue. His last session came as a member and producer of an all-star jazz/R&B group, Bluesiana Hurricane in 1995.
With his instrumental hit “Honky Tonk” in February 1956, Bill Doggett (born William Ballard Doggett) created one of rock’s greatest instrumental tracks. Although it generated scores of offers to perform in rock & roll clubs throughout the United States, Doggett remained tied to the jazz and organ-based R&B that he had performed since the 1930s. Continuing to record for the Cincinnati-based King label until 1960, he went on to record for Warner Brothers, Columbia, ABC-Paramount and Sue. His last session came as a member and producer of an all-star jazz/R&B group, Bluesiana Hurricane in 1995.
Born on the north side of Philadelphia, Doggett struggled with poverty as a youngster. Although he initially dreamed of playing the trumpet, his family was unable to afford lessons. Persuaded by his mother (a church pianist), to try keyboards instead, he quickly mastered the instrument. Hailed as a child prodigy by his 13th birthday, he formed his first band, the Five Majors, at the age of 15.
Performing with the Jimmy Gorman Band, the pit orchestra at the Nixon Grand Theater, while still in high school, Doggett assumed leadership of the group in 1938. The experience was brief, however, as Doggett sold the orchestra to Lucky Millinder, with whom he continued to work off and on for the next four years. He made his recording debut on Millinder's tracks, "Little Old Lady From Baltimore" and "All Aboard" in 1939.
Although he formed a short-lived orchestra with Benny Goodman's arranger, Jimmy Mundy, in late 1939, Doggett continued to work primarily as a sideman. Playing piano and arranging for the Ink Spots from 1942 until 1944, he went on to arrange tunes for Count Basie's band and tour and/or record with Coleman Hawkins, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald and Lionel Hampton. Replacing Wild Bill Davis in Louis Jordan's band, in 1947, he appeared on the influential tunes, "Saturday Night Fish Fry" and "Blue Light Boogie." He made his debut as an organist during June 1951 recording sessions with Ella Fitzgerald.
Debuting his own organ-led combo at New York nightclub, the Baby Grand, in June 1952, Doggett recorded more than a dozen singles before striking gold with "Honky Tonk" four years later.
A longtime resident of Long Island, New York, Doggett died on November 13, 1996, three days after suffering a heart attack.
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High Heels
Bill Doggett Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'High Heels' by these artists:
A.V.G. Zieh alles aus, Baby, nur nicht die High Heels Zieh alles…
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Brandy Yeah, yeah High heels I feel good out here I'm one in a…
Brave Girls I′m a sassy girl (I'm a sassy girl) I′m a tough…
C.L.U.M.B.A. I'll be dancing home tonight With my high heels in my…
Catherine Wheel No more noise this year I'll wear my highest heels What am…
ChangMin 넌 예쁜 것도 알고 있겠지 그녀는 모두의 시선을 즐기네 완전한 fashion 그…
CLC No-no-no-no... All my girls I'm telling you 내 모든 미모 각선미 비결이…
Dave Rose Amazin! High heels and tight jeans Now girl that's just…
Demented Are Go! High heels comin' back in fashion High heels gonna stamp on…
Demxn She wearing high heels Walking all like this in front of…
Flo Rida & Walker Hayes (Oh, yeah, oh, yeah) (Oh, yeah) I wake up like a billion…
Flo Rida Walker Hayes & Aukoustics I wake up like a billion dollars in the morning…
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Honey Singh हाई हील ते नचे तन तू बड़ी जचे हाई हील ते…
Honey Singh (Mp3Mad.CoM) Lakk thidkda jave tera haaye ni kasoor ae sara Ucchi addi…
J.C. Lemay I'll be dancing home tonight With my high heels in my…
Jaz Dhami Lakk thidkda jave tera haaye ni kasoor ae sara Ucchi addi…
Jaz Dhami Feat Yo Yo Honey Singh-[DJKANG.Com] ਓ ਲੱਕ ਥਿੜਕਦਾ ਜਾਵੇ ਤੇਰਾ ਹਾਏ ਨੀ ਕਸੂਰ ਸਾਰਾ ਉੱਚੀ ਅੱਡੀ…
Jaz Dhami Feat Yo Yo Honey Singh Lakk thidkda jave tera haaye ni kasoor ae sara Ucchi addi…
Jaz Dhami feat. Yo Yo Honey Singh ਓ ਲੱਕ ਥਿੜਕਦਾ ਜਾਵੇ ਤੇਰਾ ਹਾਏ ਨੀ ਕਸੂਰ ਸਾਰਾ ਉੱਚੀ ਅੱਡੀ…
John Duff feat. Lillias White If I flexed my arms Then I could hold you like…
JoJo Now you don't know, what you don't have Until it's gone Look…
Justyna Steczkowska & Pati Yang Watch me I care for kids I read a book a day I…
K.L.U.M.B.A. project You look too pretty with your high heels on so I…
Keri Hilson I hate heels I hate heels Love how they look But hate…
KidSnorlax (I′m a sygymancer) I'm a sygymancer Raving with the dancers…
Kim Wan Sun My que-que-queen Heels! 눈에 띄게 비춰진 내 red heels My queen high…
Mando Diao Ohh you got me shaking to that moan you made last…
Max (최강창민) 넌 예쁜 것도 알고 있겠지 그녀는 모두의 시선을 즐기네 완전한 fashion 그…
Maya Diab تيك تاك الكعب العالي ده بيحلى لي يعمل تيك تاك واللبس حرير…
Melanie C I'll be dancing home tonight With my high heels in my…
Mukkta K Club mein ghumaungi Meri audi mein bithaungi ZFace hai mera …
Neil Young Now, New York City on a Friday night A lot of…
Neil Young & the Bluenotes Now, New York City on a Friday night A lot of things…
nikita & lance Put on your red dress baby Lord we're goin' out tonight Put…
Omar 3'oclock in the morning Where could you be You said you come…
Paul Cauthen Worked all week Makin' ends meet Earning my blue collar…
Rico And Friends You look red Ayy, new whip, full garage, so I don't…
Silly Ich bin 'ne Gangsterbraut - nicht irgend eine, sondern die …
The Grenadines Do you remember the strange time When we dreamt under the…
The Normas Walking down the street with your high heels on Two hours…
The Van Jets Made up my mind Left all behind And kicked my self in…
Token You look red Ayy, new whip, full garage, so I don't…
We The Ghost I just want that taste on my lips The one you…
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Bill Doggett:
A Cottage For Sale Our little dream castle with every dream gone, Is lonely and…
Dinah Carolina Gave me Dinah; I'm the proudest one Beneath the…
Don Ever since the lucky night I found you I've hung around…
Don't Blame Me Ever since the lucky night I found you I've hung around…
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Missed the Saturday dance Heard they crowded the floor Could…
Fools Rush In "Romance is a game for fools" I used to say A game…
Honey Scene is a June night, flooded with moonlight Fragrant rose…
I Hadn't Anyone Till You I hadn't anyone till you, I was a lonely one 'til…
Laura You know the feeling of something half remembered Of somethi…
My Foolish Heart The night is like a lovely tune Beware my foolish heart How…
On The Sunny Side Of The Street Walked with no one and talked with no one And I…
Ramona I wander out yonder o'er the hills Where the mountains high …
Sweet And Lovely Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May Sweet and…
Sweet Lorraine Everything is set, skies are blue, Can't believe it yet, bu…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
The Song Is Ended My thoughts go back to a heavenly dance A moment of…
Twenty Five Miles Hey hey uh huh huh huh huh oh Uh huh…
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