Teddy Walters

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American jazz guitarist and singer (b. August 20, 1920 Philadelphia, PA - d. April 19, 1958 Philadelphia, PA)

Walters, the son of drummer [a=Danny Alvins], started out as a guitarist in the bands of Ray Noble and Raymond Scott. In May 1942, he joined Charlie Ventura's Orchestra, only to be lured away that same October by Gene Krupa. When Krupa's orchestra was disbanded in early 1943, Walters recorded with Billie Holiday. In late 1943, Walters briefly joined Tommy Dorsey's orchestra. When Tommy realized he could sing as well and sounded very much like Frank Sinatra, he featured him as a male vocalist, causing a sensation. Tommy offered Walters a five-year contract but insisted on a cut of all future earnings should Walters decide to go solo. Instead, Walters made a few more small combo recordings with Sonny Greer and Cozy Cole, then joined Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra on guitar and vocals in June 1944, again to great public acclaim. In October 1945, he did enter on a solo career as a vocalist, signing first with ARA, then with ARA. In April 1946, his recording of "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" reached the Top Ten, but later efforts did not create much of a stir. By 1948, Walters' career had faded and he returned to Philadelphia where he died a few years later of cirrhosis.

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Twilight Time

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Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart

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Laughing On The Outside 1946

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Laughing on The Outside (Crying On The Inside)

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You Do Something To Me

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Teddy Walters' most-played tracks include Twilight Time, Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart, Laughing On The Outside 1946, Laughing on The Outside (Crying On The Inside), You Do Something To Me. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American jazz guitarist and singer (b. August 20, 1920 Philadelphia, PA - d. April 19, 1958 Philadelphia, PA)Walters, the son of drummer [a=Danny Alvins], started out as a guitarist in the bands of Ray Noble and Raymond Scott. In May 1942, he joined... Read the full biography on this page.

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