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Al Bowlly: Biography, Facts and Career

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Albert Allick Bowlly (7 January 1899 – 17 April 1941) was a British vocalist, crooner, and dance band guitarist who was Britain's most popular singer for most of the 1930s. He recorded upwards of 1,000 songs that were listened to by millions in Britain and other English speaking countries, seeing further success in the United States. His most popular songs include "Midnight, the Stars and You", "Blue Moon", "Goodnight, Sweetheart", "Close Your Eyes", "The Very Thought of You", "Guilty", "Heartaches" and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing". He also recorded the only English version of "Dark Eyes" by Adalgiso Ferraris, as "Black Eyes", with lyrics by Albert Mellor.

Quick facts about Al Bowlly

  • Full name: Al Bowlly
  • Born: 1898-01-07
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q923647

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Who is Al Bowlly?

Albert Allick Bowlly (7 January 1899 – 17 April 1941) was a British vocalist, crooner, and dance band guitarist who was Britain's most popular singer for most of the 1930s.

What nationality is Al Bowlly?

Al Bowlly is United Kingdom.

When was Al Bowlly born?

Al Bowlly was born on 1898-01-07.

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