Ben Trace
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Ben L. Trace was an American
songwriter who, from the 1910s through the 1950s, in collaboration with his ten-years-younger bandleader brother, Al
, composed hundreds of lyrics to popular songs.
A native of Chicago
, Ben Trace wrote the songs which were primarily performed by Al Trace and His Orchestra, including their most successful recording, "You Call Everybody Darlin'
", which became a #1 hit in 1948.
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songwriter who, from the 1910s through the 1950s, in collaboration with his ten-years-younger bandleader brother, Al
Al Trace
Albert J. Trace was a prolific American songwriter and orchestra leader of the 1930s, 40s and 50s whose peak of popularity was reached in the Chicago area during the height of the Big Band era....
, composed hundreds of lyrics to popular songs.
A native of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Ben Trace wrote the songs which were primarily performed by Al Trace and His Orchestra, including their most successful recording, "You Call Everybody Darlin'
You Call Everybody Darlin'
"You Call Everybody Darlin" is a popular song. It was written by Sam Martin, Ben Trace, and Clem Watts and published in 1946.Several versions were recorded that charted in 1948 : by Al Trace , Bob Vincent, Jack Smith, The Andrews Sisters, Jerry Wayne, and Jack...
", which became a #1 hit in 1948.