Tyro, Mississippi: (1915-2001)
A distinctive baritone singer who cam… Read Full Bio ↴Tyro, Mississippi: (1915-2001)
A distinctive baritone singer who came into prominence with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the 1940s, and scored a hit later with his version of the song “Unchained Melody.”
Albert Hibbler was born in August of 1915 in the little town of Tyro, Mississippi. In 1927 his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, and Hibbler who had been born blind studied music at the Conservatory for the Blind in that city and sang with his church choir.
He first vocalized with local territory bands in Arkansas and Oklahoma such as Dub Jenkins. In 1942 he won a talent contest in Memphis, and was asked to join the band of Kansas City pianist Jay McShann which included future jazz legend Charlie Parker. His first record was with McShann with the tune “Get Me On Your Mind” for Decca Records.
Developing his style paid off as one year later he was invited to replace Herb Jeffries as vocalist with the orchestra of Duke Ellington. He was with the Ellington band for eight years and recorded vocals with them.His most famous vocal with Ellington was “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” on Columbia. In 1947 he won the Esquire New Star Award, and Best band Vocalist for Downbeat in 1949. Hibbler was a featured vocalist with the Ellington band for their Carnegie Hall concerts in 1944, 1946, and 1947, which survive today on live recordings. Hibbler made a number of recordings for the Sunrise and Miracle labels in the late 1940’s.
He scored a major hit in 1955 with his version of Alex North’s “Unchained Melody”, and followed it the next year with another hit, “After the Lights Go Down Low”.
He made his living singing a mixture of raw blues, sentimental songs and jazz standards, all delivered in his inimitable style. He became involved with the Civil Rights movement, and was twice arrested on protest marches, in 1959 and 1963. His career suffered as a consequence, although he did record an album for Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records.
He performed at Louis Armstrong’s funeral in 1971, and added another unexpected collaboration when he worked with the blind multi-instrumental Rahsaan Roland Kirk on the album “A Meeting of the Times,” in 1972. He recorded and performed occasionally in the 1980s, but his public appearances became less and less frequent.
Al Hibbler died on April 24, 2001, in Chicago, he was 85.
A distinctive baritone singer who cam… Read Full Bio ↴Tyro, Mississippi: (1915-2001)
A distinctive baritone singer who came into prominence with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the 1940s, and scored a hit later with his version of the song “Unchained Melody.”
Albert Hibbler was born in August of 1915 in the little town of Tyro, Mississippi. In 1927 his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, and Hibbler who had been born blind studied music at the Conservatory for the Blind in that city and sang with his church choir.
He first vocalized with local territory bands in Arkansas and Oklahoma such as Dub Jenkins. In 1942 he won a talent contest in Memphis, and was asked to join the band of Kansas City pianist Jay McShann which included future jazz legend Charlie Parker. His first record was with McShann with the tune “Get Me On Your Mind” for Decca Records.
Developing his style paid off as one year later he was invited to replace Herb Jeffries as vocalist with the orchestra of Duke Ellington. He was with the Ellington band for eight years and recorded vocals with them.His most famous vocal with Ellington was “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” on Columbia. In 1947 he won the Esquire New Star Award, and Best band Vocalist for Downbeat in 1949. Hibbler was a featured vocalist with the Ellington band for their Carnegie Hall concerts in 1944, 1946, and 1947, which survive today on live recordings. Hibbler made a number of recordings for the Sunrise and Miracle labels in the late 1940’s.
He scored a major hit in 1955 with his version of Alex North’s “Unchained Melody”, and followed it the next year with another hit, “After the Lights Go Down Low”.
He made his living singing a mixture of raw blues, sentimental songs and jazz standards, all delivered in his inimitable style. He became involved with the Civil Rights movement, and was twice arrested on protest marches, in 1959 and 1963. His career suffered as a consequence, although he did record an album for Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records.
He performed at Louis Armstrong’s funeral in 1971, and added another unexpected collaboration when he worked with the blind multi-instrumental Rahsaan Roland Kirk on the album “A Meeting of the Times,” in 1972. He recorded and performed occasionally in the 1980s, but his public appearances became less and less frequent.
Al Hibbler died on April 24, 2001, in Chicago, he was 85.
After the Lights Go Down Low
Albert Hibbler Lyrics
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Al Hibbler After the lights go down low, baby, you know There'll be…
Ann-Margret After the lights go down low, baby, you know There'll be…
Freda Payne After the lights go down low, baby, you know There'll be…
Joanie Sommers After the lights go down low, baby, you know There'll be…
Marvin Gaye After the lights go down low, baby you know There'll be…
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Mary Wells After the lights go down low, baby you know There'll be…
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OfficialMINIm
I love Mafia 2 not only for being such a enjoyable game but also for introducing me to some real good old music from the 50’s. I wouldve never heard songs like these if it wasnt for Mafia 2
Thiago Bettaglio
Me too!
Filip Hendrix Jozefy
I am from Czech Republic where was made Mafia 2
It's a best game ever
And there's is best music like this 😃
MrRusticano
in the thissongs on mafia 50% very good.in mafia is has a 40s and 50s? 50 to much better
Dmitri
Same here!
Val Black
Another great hit by Hibbler. This and Unchained Melody were two of the best from the 50's.
Tarisse Iriarte
My brilliant Grandfather the late Alan R White wrote and composed this song. Many people recorded it from Al Hibbler to Lou Rawls. Today is my Grandfather’s birthday so I am playing this song to honor my great ancestor! Happy birthday Grandad! Thank you for leaving a legacy of music! 🎂🥳
Val Black
@Tarisse Iriarte Thanks for the information. I'm sure that Grandfather would be very proud knowing you care so much.
murp h
A wonderful fun popular song sung by a master. It never gets old . Thanks Al
mandyinseattle
I'm embarrassed to say I don't think I've ever heard this before and my parents had the radio on since the 1960s. I call myself a music fan and I've never heard this. It's never too late