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Allan Sherman

American musician and comedian (1924-1973) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 48

Allan Sherman was an American musician, comedian, and television producer who became known as a song parodist in the early 1960s. His first album, My Son, the Folk Singer (1962), became the fastest-selling record album up to that time.

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NASA Distinguished Service Medal1995

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His biggest hit was "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh", a comic song in which a boy describes his summer camp experiences to the tune of Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1973 · aged 48

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