Paul Weston
American pianist, arranger, composer, and conductor (1912-1996) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 84
Paul Weston was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and conductor who worked in music and television from the 1930s to the 1970s, pioneering mood music and becoming known as "the Father of Mood Music". His compositions include popular music songs such as "I Should Care", "Day by Day", and "Shrimp Boats".
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Peggy Lee Bandmate in Paul Weston and his Orchestra
Frank Sinatra Duets: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) (1931)
Bing Crosby Duets: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) (1931)
Fred Astaire Duets: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) (1931)
Count Basie Duets: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) (1931)
Frankie Laine Duets: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) (1931)
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Paul Weston, Jo Stafford and Johnny Mercer going over new music arrangements for Jo Stafford. Mercer was the owner and founder of Capitol Records, Weston was employed there as both an artist and head of recording. Jo Stafford was an artist under contract to the company.
Paul Weston in 1949.
Weston and Stafford in the recording studio in 1952.
Stafford and Weston dining in 1954Awards
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He also wrote classical pieces, including "Crescent City Suite" and religious music, authoring several hymns and masses.
