Pat Ballard
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Pat Ballard born Francis Drake Ballard (June 19, 1899 in Troy, Pennsylvania
– October 26, 1960) was an American songwriter
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He composed "Mr. Sandman
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Troy, Pennsylvania
Troy is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Troy is located at ....
– October 26, 1960) was an American songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
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He composed "Mr. Sandman
Mr. Sandman
"Mr. Sandman" is a popular song written by Pat Ballard which was published in 1954 and first recorded in that year by The Chordettes. The song's lyrics convey a request to "Mr...
" and "(Oh Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely
(Oh Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely
" I Get So Lonely" is a popular song. It was written by Pat Ballard and was published in 1953.The biggest hit version was done by The Four Knights in 1954.Anne Shelton with Ken Mackintosh and his orchestra recorded it in London on March 3, 1954...
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