Horace Ott
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Horace Ott is a noted composer, record producer, conductor and pianist. Although not formally credited (his wife Gloria Caldwell being credited instead) he was one of the writers of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
and arranged the Village Peoples
hit Y.M.C.A.. He also led of the Horace Ott Orchestra.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a song written by Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell and Sol Marcus for the singer/pianist Nina Simone, who first recorded it in 1964. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" has been recorded or performed by many artists, and is widely known by the 1965 blues rock hit...
and arranged the Village Peoples
Village People
Village People is a concept disco group that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics....
hit Y.M.C.A.. He also led of the Horace Ott Orchestra.