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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Chloe
Bill Doggett Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Chloe' by these artists:
5. Mylene Farmer Eh, oh, ce matin Y a Chloé qui s'est noyée Dans l'eau…
Al Cohn Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Al Jolson Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fall…
Alain Hatot Eh, oh, ce matin Y a Chloé qui s'est noyée Dans l'eau…
American Jazz Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Andy Sannella and his Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Art Tatum Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Beard Chloe You know me I see it in those eyes So hold me Cause…
Ben Webster Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Ben Webster & Duke Ellington Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Benny Goodman Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Blood or Whiskey There she was my soap box Derby queen The girl I…
Charles N. Daniels He estado evitando bien cada situación Que pueda recordarme …
Chlöe Chlöe Chlöe Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fallin…
cocklobin 人に差す闇よ今 歌え 芽と咲く一輪と枯す 根と腐る それは憂き世の事 黒い花ただ咲く 雌と咲く一輪と化す 眠と腐る…
Dikta My failure haunts us Every day I’m so ashamed For what i’…
Dinah Shore Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fall…
Duke Ellington Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fal…
Duke Ellington; Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Elton John Music by Elton John Lyrics by Gary Osborne How come you're …
Emblem Chloe, I know your sister turns everyone But you're the one…
Emblem Three Chloe, I know your sister turns everyone But you're the one…
Emblem3 Chloe, I know your sister turns everyone But you're the one…
Ernie Fields and His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Father John Misty Chloë is a borough socialist She insists there's not much mo…
Fats Waller Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Forget Me in June Sorry to bother you The service was unavailable Like my or…
GARGÄNTUA Je parle de toi à tout le monde Leur demande si…
Gene Krupa with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fal…
Gordon Jenkins & His OrchestraLouis Armstrong Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
GR7FF I get up outta bed, I start my day And I'm…
Grouplove Dim the lights, dim the lights, dim the lights, low. You…
Hannah Peel To spend a life, In a dizzy maze A turning phrase of…
Henry "Red" Allen and his Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fal…
Horace Henderson And His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Hugues Aufray Petite fille, fleurs dans le matin Une églantine au milieu …
John Chloë is a borough socialist She insists there's not much mo…
John Floreani My heels on the floor boards echo through the house It′s…
John Kirby & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Jonny Ong So how many times Were you telling me Lies Before you…
Lana Del Rey & Father John Misty Chloë is a borough socialist She insists there's not much mo…
Le clandestin hloé est morte, Chloé est morte Et puis on prendrait la…
LIVING ROOM - Father John Misty Chloë is a borough socialist She insists there's not much mo…
Lottie Soft lips Feel her coursing through my veins So sweet With a…
Louis Armstrong Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Louis Armstrong Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fal…
Louis Armstrong Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Louis Armstrong杮 Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's fal…
Maarcolme Hmm Hmm Huuummm (J-J) Te fâche pas Non Te fâche pas C'est le…
Midnight in April Chloe let me show you colours of the sky and Chloe…
Mylène Farmer Eh, oh, ce matin Y'a chloé qui s'est noyée Dans l'eau du…
Nat Adderley Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Nina Nesbitt Oh Chloe I still remember the day that you told me Got…
No Dice I love the way you make me smile, like it's…
Quarters of Change Oh, I saw you yesterday Well, you were in my dream,…
Ravens & Chimes Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Ringo Deathstarr I'm in your, craving your acid kiss, no control I can…
Ry Cooder Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Selep 苦しくて切なくて 願いはただ一つ いつまでも信じた 後悔はしたくない 一度きりの命を今も 大切に抱きしめて 私の微かな吐…
seleP feat. Lily (苦しくて 苦しくて 切なくて 切なくて) (苦しくて 苦しくて 切なくて 切なくて) (×2) (苦しくて 苦しくて …
Sheikh Esther Shawty tried to fuck me it's a vibe Now she wants…
skaiwater I know this place (I know this place) You make it…
Sonny Thompson And His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Spike Jones Chloe Chloe Someone's calling (ring) Hello! You don't say? …
Spike Jones & His City Slickers Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
Steve Salazar Yesterday At the show I met this girl Her name is Chloe Brow…
the doLLies Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's f…
The Everly Brothers Through the black of night, I gotta go where you…
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Chloe! Chloe! Someone's calling, no reply Nightshade's falli…
Various Artists You ever heard the story of Mr. Faded Glory? Say he…
Walkman Band She was inside me Chloe was a sweet girl She worked…
Westside Gunn Yeah, come here, bitch Yeah Let me change ya life (let me…
黒皇帝 Come, weary one Take my hand and hold it tight Don't let…
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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