Andy Russell
American singer (1919-1992) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72
Andy Russell was an American popular singer, actor, and entertainer. He specialized in traditional pop and Latin music. He sold 8 million records in the 1940s wherein he sang bilingually in English and Spanish. His most successful songs included "Bésame Mucho", "Amor", and "What a Diff'rence a Day Made".
Andy Russell is read about 41 times a day, in 8 languages.
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Walt Disney Produced Make Mine Music (1946)
Frank Sinatra Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Bing Crosby Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Doris Day Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Ella Fitzgerald Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Billie Holiday Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Nat King Cole Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Benny Goodman Duets: Make Mine Music (1946)
Dinah Shore Duets: Make Mine Music (1946)
Nelson Eddy Duets: Make Mine Music (1946)
Jo Stafford Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Clyde Geronimi Directed Make Mine Music (1946)
Hamilton Luske Directed Make Mine Music (1946)
June Christy Duets: Too Marvelous for Words (1937)
Jerry Colonna Duets: Make Mine Music (1946)- Joshua Meador Directed Make Mine Music (1946)
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Russell was born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California
Bill Phillips, owner of Phillips Music Company, gave Russell drum lessons.
Russell attended Roosevelt High School.
Gus Arnheim Orchestra with Russell circa 1940
Russell performed at the Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles.
Capitol Records recording artist Andy Russell
Russell's debut single "Bésame Mucho" on Capitol Records 1944.About this person
He made appearances and performed on radio programs, most notably Your Hit Parade, in several movies, and on television.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1992 · aged 72
