Bradley was born Wilbur Schwitchenberg on July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jers… Read Full Bio ↴Bradley was born Wilbur Schwitchenberg on July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jersey and died on July 15, 1989.
Will Bradley will always be remembered most for his boogie-woogie orchestra of the early 1940s. Bradley himself, however, preferred to play ballads and had a long and successful career as a trombonist outside of his band. Bradley was a busy studio musician throughout the 1930s, working with such artists as Red Nichols, Eddie Cantor, Victor Young. Jacques Renard, Nat Shilkret, Andre Kostelanetz, Raymond Paige, Kate Smith, and Al Jolson. In 1935 Glenn Miller, who thought Bradley the best trombonist in the business, hired him to play in Ray Noble's American band, which Miller was organizing. He left Noble the following year, however, and returned to studio work. Bradley also played with Milt Shaw's orchestra in 1931, where he met drummer Ray McKinley.
Bradley's name was unknown to the general public when in 1939 William Morris talent agent Willard Alexander suggested he form a swing orchestra. Trombone-playing leaders, such as Miller and Tommy Dorsey, were currently popular, and Alexander felt Bradley would do well on his own. Drummers were also the rage, and Alexander teamed Bradley with old bandmate McKinley, who was then with Jimmy Dorsey. Backed by a powerful publicity campaign the duo's orchestra debuted in 1939 under Bradley's name and soon had its first big hit in ''Celery Stalks.''
The band initially featured pianist Freddie Slack and a young Peanuts Hucko on tenor sax. Trumpeters Lee Castle and Pete Candoli later played with the group. Arrangements were provided by Hugo Winterhalter, Leonard Whitney, and Al Datz. McKinley sang on the more swinging numbers. Other vocalists included Carlotta Dale, Phyllis Miles, Louise Tobin, Larry Southern, and Jimmy Valentine. The group's first recordings were on the Vocalion and Okeh labels. Subsequent releases were on Columbia.
In 1940 Bradley and McKinley began to feature the boogie woogie sound in their arrangements. Initial success with the song ''Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar'' sparked a slew of similar recordings, such as ''Bounce Me Brother, with a Solid Four'' and ''Scrub Me Mama, with a Boogie Beat.'' The new style proved popular with the public, and the band quickly developed a niche following. By early 1942, however, Bradley had tired of boogie-woogie and wanted to focus more on ballads. McKinley disagreed and left to form his own band.
Bradley set about reforming his orchestra but was forced to hang up his baton after only six months due to the war. He lost too many musicians in the draft and was unable to replace them. The new orchestra did not enter the studio. Vocalists were Terry Allen and Lynn Gardner
Bradley continued to record under his own name during the war, using studio musicians, on the Signature label. Ironically, considering the cause of his orchestra's break-up, in 1944 he released material on the Beacon/Celebrity label as Will Bradley and His Boogie Woogie Boys. In 1947 he also recorded with vocalist Anita O'Day on Signature, and in the 1950s he released three albums, which included one RCA collection of boogie woogie songs.
Bradley worked often as a studio musician after the war and spent many years in the Tonight Show orchestra in the Johnny Carson era. In 1953 he had a brief spell with the Sauter-Finegan Band and also composed several classical works in his later years.
Will Bradley will always be remembered most for his boogie-woogie orchestra of the early 1940s. Bradley himself, however, preferred to play ballads and had a long and successful career as a trombonist outside of his band. Bradley was a busy studio musician throughout the 1930s, working with such artists as Red Nichols, Eddie Cantor, Victor Young. Jacques Renard, Nat Shilkret, Andre Kostelanetz, Raymond Paige, Kate Smith, and Al Jolson. In 1935 Glenn Miller, who thought Bradley the best trombonist in the business, hired him to play in Ray Noble's American band, which Miller was organizing. He left Noble the following year, however, and returned to studio work. Bradley also played with Milt Shaw's orchestra in 1931, where he met drummer Ray McKinley.
Bradley's name was unknown to the general public when in 1939 William Morris talent agent Willard Alexander suggested he form a swing orchestra. Trombone-playing leaders, such as Miller and Tommy Dorsey, were currently popular, and Alexander felt Bradley would do well on his own. Drummers were also the rage, and Alexander teamed Bradley with old bandmate McKinley, who was then with Jimmy Dorsey. Backed by a powerful publicity campaign the duo's orchestra debuted in 1939 under Bradley's name and soon had its first big hit in ''Celery Stalks.''
The band initially featured pianist Freddie Slack and a young Peanuts Hucko on tenor sax. Trumpeters Lee Castle and Pete Candoli later played with the group. Arrangements were provided by Hugo Winterhalter, Leonard Whitney, and Al Datz. McKinley sang on the more swinging numbers. Other vocalists included Carlotta Dale, Phyllis Miles, Louise Tobin, Larry Southern, and Jimmy Valentine. The group's first recordings were on the Vocalion and Okeh labels. Subsequent releases were on Columbia.
In 1940 Bradley and McKinley began to feature the boogie woogie sound in their arrangements. Initial success with the song ''Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar'' sparked a slew of similar recordings, such as ''Bounce Me Brother, with a Solid Four'' and ''Scrub Me Mama, with a Boogie Beat.'' The new style proved popular with the public, and the band quickly developed a niche following. By early 1942, however, Bradley had tired of boogie-woogie and wanted to focus more on ballads. McKinley disagreed and left to form his own band.
Bradley set about reforming his orchestra but was forced to hang up his baton after only six months due to the war. He lost too many musicians in the draft and was unable to replace them. The new orchestra did not enter the studio. Vocalists were Terry Allen and Lynn Gardner
Bradley continued to record under his own name during the war, using studio musicians, on the Signature label. Ironically, considering the cause of his orchestra's break-up, in 1944 he released material on the Beacon/Celebrity label as Will Bradley and His Boogie Woogie Boys. In 1947 he also recorded with vocalist Anita O'Day on Signature, and in the 1950s he released three albums, which included one RCA collection of boogie woogie songs.
Bradley worked often as a studio musician after the war and spent many years in the Tonight Show orchestra in the Johnny Carson era. In 1953 he had a brief spell with the Sauter-Finegan Band and also composed several classical works in his later years.
My Melancholy Baby
Will Bradley Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'My Melancholy Baby' by these artists:
Al Bowlly & His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Al Bowlly with Orchestra conducted by Ray Noble Come, sweetheart mine, don't sit and pine Tell me of the…
Andre Previn Come to me my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don't…
André Previn & Dinah Shore Come to me my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don't…
Barbra Streisand Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine…
Bárbra Streisand Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine W…
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Bing Crosby Come to me my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Bobby Darin You better treat my baby good if you know what's…
charlie mingus jackie mclean j.r. monterose mal waldron willie jones Met many but not like you Keep it true I might…
Charlie Parker ... Volver a verte la cara ciudad despintada, no tengo opció…
Charlie Parker and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Chas 'n' Dave Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Chick Bullock and his Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Dave Brubeck Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
Dean Martin Come to me my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Della Reese Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Dinah Shore Come to me my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don't…
Dorsey Brothers i'm as happy as a king feeling good and everything just like…
Earl Hines and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Ella Fitzgerald Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine …
Ella Fitzgerald & Teddy Wilson Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Ella Fitzgerald with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra Come to me my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Ella Fitzgerald;Teddy Wilson & his Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Fats Waller Everybody loves my baby but my baby don't love nobody but…
Frank Sinatra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Frank Sinatra with Axel Stordahl and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Gene Austin Come, sweetheart mine, don′t sit and pine Tell me of the…
Gene Austin Tenor & Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
George A. Norton Would you be would you be Would you be my baby? Would…
Glenn Miller Come to me, my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don�t…
Glenn Miller & His Orchestra feat. Tex Beneke Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Glenn Miller & his Orchestra;Tex Beneke Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Harry Allen & Scott Hamilton I'm the world's most happy creature, Tell me, what can worry…
Harry James & His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Jack Teagarden Come to me my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Jaimee Paul Come sweetheart, mine, don't sit and pine Tell me of the…
Jan Garber & His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Jerry Vale Come to me my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don't…
Jimmy Rushing Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
Jimmy Rushing Dave Brubeck Quartet Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
Joan Chamorro & Rita Payés I got a gal who's always late Anytime we have a…
Joe E. Ross Whose hair styles are out of this world Whether it's…
Joe Haymes and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Johnnie Ray Well now, gee, but it's great After staying out late Walking…
Kate Smith Come to me my melancholy baby, Cuddle up and don't…
Lamplighters All-Stars Don't need to talk to my doctor Don't need to talk…
Leon Redbone Come sweetheart mine don't sit and pine Tell me of the…
Marcels The My tears are fallin' cause you've taken her away And throug…
Mina Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine…
Mindy Carson i'm as happy as a king feeling good and everything just like…
Mitch Miller and the Gang Sun a-shining, there's plenty of life. . . a new day…
Mrs. Mills Zaga dat It's your boy Eazi Gratest gbogbo gbobo Greatest gb…
Parker And Gillespie God knew what he was doing when He made her and…
Patrick Saussois Ninine Garcia and Friends Blue Jeans Were Made For My Baby (Alice Olsen) Girls all sig…
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Perry Como Come to me my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Perry Como With Russ Case and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Phil Mattson & The P.M. Singers どこのだれかさん とおまえがいたとか 聞きたくもない噂ばかりだよ 街の風はすでに夏に近く 色っぽく匂う子も増えてきて も…
ProleteR Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don′t be…
Rat Pack Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Ray Charles You be my baby, Don't give me no maybe, I never, never…
Ray Noble & His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Sidney Bechet Yeah, everybody loves my baby But my baby don't love nobody…
Sinatra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
The Dave Brubeck Quartet And Jimmy Rushing Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
The Dave Brubeck Quartet feat. Jimmy Rushing Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
The Dorsey Brothers i'm as happy as a king feeling good and everything just like…
The Glenn Miller Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
The Marcels Nah, not that thing again... sing Melancholy baby All right.…
The Medleys You watched your hand hold the pen And write the note,…
The Pied Pipers With Paul Weston And His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
The Starlite Orchestra We were as one babe For a moment in time And it…
The Travelers Sun a-shining, there's plenty of life. . . a new day…
Thelonious Monk ... Volver a verte la cara ciudad despintada, no tengo opció…
Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine W…
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Featuring Frank Sinatra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Tommy Edwards Why do you grieve? Try and believe Life is always sunshine W…
Urbie Green and His Orchestra Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't be…
Various Artists Well, I love that hair, long an' black Hangin' down to…
Vic Damone Come to me my melancholy baby. Cuddle up and don't be…
Warne Marsh Trio/Quartet Come to me, my melancholy baby Cuddle up and don't feel…
Woody Herman My baby don't care for shows My baby don't care for…
Yi Come sweetheart mine Don't sit and pine Tell me of the cares…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Will Bradley:
Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar - written by…
Beat Me, Daddy, Eight to the Bar Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar- written by Don…
Down The Road A Piece If you want to hear some Boogie, then I know…
Down The Road A-Piece If you want to hear some Boogie, then I know…
Down the Road Apiece If you want to hear some Boogie, then I know…
Down The Road To A Piece If you want to hear some Boogie, then I know…
Five O'clock Whistle The five o'clock whistle's on the blink The whistle won't b…
High On A Windy Hill High on a windy hill I feel my heart stand still All…
In A Little Spanish Town Evenings are crowded with memories Thrilling me again Like t…
Pinocchio: When You Wish Upon A Star When a star is born They possess a gift or two One…
The Johnson Rag Johnson Flood Mississippi Mud Black Bottom I got 'em Lindy …
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