Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American swing and rhythm-and-blues bandleader. Although he could not read or write music, did not play an instrument and rarely sang, his showmanship and musical taste made his bands successful. His group was said to have been the greatest big band to play rhythm and blues, and gave work to a number of musicians who later became influential at the dawn of the rock and roll era.... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Lucky Millinder first charted in 1935 with Ride, Red, Ride.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Sweet Slumber - #2: Ride, Red, Ride - #3: I Want a Tall Skinny Papa - #4: Ram-Bunk-Shush - #5: Apollo Jump
#5 Apollo Jump
Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra
#1 Sweet Slumber
Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra
Shorty's Got to Go
Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra
Little Girl, Don't Cry
Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra
Little Girls Don't Cry
Bull Moose Jackson
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