Arthur George Hickman (June 13, 1886 – January 16, 1930) was a drummer, pianist, and bandleader of one of the first big bands. == Career == Hickman founded a sextet in San Francisco in 1913. The band's first job was playing at training camp for the baseball team the San Francisco Seals. Next it was hired to perform at the St. Francis Hotel. Popularity allowed Hickman to expand his sextet and hire Ben Black, Earl Burtnett, Fred Coffman, Clyde Doerr,... [more on Wikipedia]
Art Hickman & His Orchestra began charting in 1920 with Peggy.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 11 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.
Top songs: #1: Hold Me - #2: The Love Nest - #3: Tell Me, Little Gypsy - #4: Sweet and Low - #5: Peggy#5 Peggy
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#4 Sweet and Low
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The Hesitating Blues
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Wonderful Pal
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Rose Room
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#1 Hold Me
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#2 The Love Nest
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#3 Tell Me, Little Gypsy
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A Young Man's Fancy
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Cuban Moon
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Whispering
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Avalon
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Any Time, Any Day, Anywhere
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Darling
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