Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American swing and rhythm-and-blues bandleader. Although he could not read or write music, did not play an instrument and rarely sang, his showmanship and musical taste made his bands successful. His group was said to have been the greatest big band to play rhythm and blues, and gave work to a number of musicians who later became influential at the dawn of the rock and roll era.... [more on Wikipedia]

Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra began charting in 1942 with I Want a Tall Skinny Papa.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s, 4 of which peaked at number‑one.