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Wayne King

American musician (1901-1985) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 84

Harold Wayne King was an American musician, songwriter, and bandleader with a long association with both NBC and CBS.

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He was referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes; "The Waltz You Saved for Me" was his standard set-closing song in live performance and on numerous radio broadcasts at the height of his career. King's innovations included converting Carrie Jacobs-Bond's "I Love You Truly" from its original 24 time over to 34.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1985 · aged 84

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