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Heywood was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. [1] His father, Eddie Heywood Sr., was also a jazz musician from the 1920s and provided him with training from the age of 12 as an accompanist playing in the pit band in a vaudeville theater in Atlanta, occasionally accompanying singers such as Bessie Smith and Ethel Waters. [1]
"Canadian Sunset" is a popular song with music by jazz pianist Eddie Heywood and lyrics by Norman Gimbel. An instrumental version by Heywood and Hugo Winterhalter reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 7 on the R&B chart in 1956. [1] A version sung by Andy Williams was also popular that year, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard chart. [2]
Eddie Heywood Sr. was a famed pianist of the 81 Theater on Decatur Street in Atlanta, Georgia.He took over that role from Ed Butler around 1912. [1] He recorded songs for Okeh Records, playing solo and also accompanying performers such as Mamie Smith, Sara Martin, Texas Alexander, and Butterbeans and Susie.
"Soft Summer Breeze" is a song written and performed by Eddie Heywood. It reached No. 11 on the U.S. pop chart in 1956. [ 1 ] The song was featured on his 1955 album, Eddie Heywood .
Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra: 2:40 B. "I've Found a New Baby" Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams: September 5, 1945: Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra: 2:48 Disc 3 (23636): A. "That Little Dream Got Nowhere" Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke: August 17, 1945: Eddie Heywood (piano) and rhythm accompaniment: 3:11 B. "Baby Won't You Please Come Home"
Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra; Production. Fox paid $40,000 for the rights to Leo Rosten's story prior to its publication in Good Housekeeping.
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"I've Found a New Baby", also known as "I Found a New Baby", is a popular song written by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams.It was introduced by Clarence Williams' Blue Five in 1926 and has since been recorded by many artists, making it a popular jazz standard. [1]