Songs Written by Richard CoburnTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Richard Coburn, born Frank Reginald DeLong (June 8, 1886 – October 27, 1952) was an American songwriter. == Early life == Coburn was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts. == Career == Coburn's biggest hit was "Whispering," used by bandleader Paul Whiteman in 1920 or 1921; it brought popularity to both Whiteman and Coburn. It had a revival in the late 1940s. Frank Sinatra eventually covered it. Coburn also composed "Tell Me Why", "Oriental", "Mummy Mine", "Nightingale", "Behind a Silken Veil", "I'll... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Richard Coburn first charted in 1920 with Whispering.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.