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US-American songwriter from Jacksonville, (September 17, 1913 – December 12, 1985) best known by the moniker “Charlie Hoss," and who is best remembered for his lyrics to "Strangers in the Night," sung by Frank Sinatra. "Strangers..." became a number-one hit and revitalized Frank Sinatra's career in 1966. He co-wrote the song with Eddie Snyder, who adapted it from a melody by German bandleader Bert Kaempfert. He received six Grammy Awards for the song. In 1954, Singleton teamed with songwriting partner Rose Marie McCoy, immediately having a hit with 'It Hurts Me to My Heart' with Faye Adams. The partnership lasted eight years. Singleton's other major success was the pop standard "Spanish Eyes," another team effort with Kaempfert and Snyder. His friend Nat King Cole also recorded Singleton songs, including "If I May," "Just As Much As Ever," and "Again." Charles passed away in 1985, after producing a score of platinum albums.
From an early age, Charlie sang, danced, produced shows, and wrote music and lyrics. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanton High School class of 1935. The young Singleton was well known for his local musical extravaganza, April Frolics, which was staged at various nightspots in LaVilla. By December 1950, Charlie was off to New York City with a portfolio of lyrics. Right away Decca Records hired him. He scored five songs on the Top 10 Charts at the same time, and successful sales were accomplished as well with Elvis Presley’s recording of Singleton’s "Spanish Eyes." The Jacksonville singer-songwriter wrote other songs, including “Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean” for Ruth Brown. Among the other artists who recorded his songs were Johnny Mathis, Bill Haley, Wayne Newton, Andy Williams, Pat Boone, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, and The Beatles. "Strangers in the Night" was also selected as one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry of America Association (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Two of his songs ("Strangers" and "Spanish Eyes") were selected by Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Century.
In an 1984 interview, Singleton mentioned that he had written an autobiography titled "From Broad Street to Broadway," which he was trying to get published. The book described the jazz era and the black music culture that flourished in the 1920s, 30s and 40s on Ashley Street between Jefferson and Broad streets in Jacksonville. Never published, the manuscript apparently vanished when he passed away in 1985.
Also seen paired up with these 3 names "McCoy Singleton Mendelsohn" Rose Marie McCoy - Charles Singleton - Fred Mendelsohn
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Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
2024
TELAMO
2xCD, Comp
2024
Third Man Records, Sun (9)
7", Single, RE, Yel + 7", Single, RE, Yel + 7", Si
2024
Memphis Recording Service (2), MRS Camden
4xCD, Mono, RM + Box, Comp
2024
Bear Family Records
CD, Comp
2024
dmac music
CD, Album
2024
Electrola, Universal Music Group
5xCD, Comp
2024
2024
2024
2023
Atomicat Records
CD, Comp
2023
Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
2023
Follow That Dream Records, RCA, Sony Music
3xCD
2023
Losen Records
CD, Album
2023
Pan-American Recordings
CD, Comp
2023
SWMAF Records
CD, Album
2023
Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
2023
Sunset Blvd Records
CD, Album
2023
FFRR
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2023
Silver Spot Records
CD, Album
2023
Jasmine Records
2xCD, Comp
2023
Memphis Mansion
CDr, Comp, Mon
2023
Electrola, Universal Music Group
5xCD, Comp, Ltd
2023
2022
Koko Mojo Records
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2022
Koko Mojo Records
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2022
Koko Mojo Records
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2022
Koko Mojo Records
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2022
Koko Mojo Records
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2022
2021
Atomicat Records
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2021
Koko Mojo Records
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2021
Koko Mojo Records
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2021
Koko Mojo Records
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2021
Atomicat Records
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2021
Bear Family Records
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2021
Bear Family Records
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2021
A1 Records (5), RecordJet
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2021
Atomicat Records
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2021
Koko Mojo Records
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2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
Manifesto (2)
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2020
Koko Mojo Records
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2020
Atomicat Records
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2020
Doghouse & Bone Records
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2020
Valcour Records
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2020
Koko Mojo Records
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2020
EllerSoul Records
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2020
Atomicat Records
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2020
Not On Label
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2020
Koko Mojo Records
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2020
Mistiroux Productions
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2020
MarkMusic Productions
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2020
Rockwerk Records
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2020
2020
2019
Koko Mojo Records
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2019
Valitut Palat
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2019
Wagram Music
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2019
Jazz News
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2019
Koko Mojo Records
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2019
Piet Roelen Productions, CNR Records Belgium, Globe Entertainment (2), Gracia Live
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2019
Universal Music On Demand
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2019
Public Opinion Music
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2019
Rockfold
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2019
UMC, UMC
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2019
RDM Edition
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2019
Supraphon
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2019
Valitut Palat
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2019
2019
2018
Treasure Isle
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2018
Spectrum Music (2), UMC
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2018
Not On Label
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2018
Vizztone Label Group
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2018
Culture Factory
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2018
Silver Spot Records
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2018
Cellar Live
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2018
Shots Studio
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2018
Essential Jazz Classics
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2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
Calle Mayor
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2017
Calle Mayor
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2017
Calle Mayor
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2017
Calle Mayor
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2017
Bear Family Records
20xCD, Comp + Box
2017
Spona
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2017
The Intense Media, Documents
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2017
Stickspår
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