Gordon Hill Jenkins (May 12, 1910 – May 1, 1984) was an American arranger, composer, and pianist who was influential in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s. Jenkins worked with The Andrews Sisters, Johnny Cash, The Weavers, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Harry Nilsson, Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. == Biography == === Career === Gordon Jenkins was born in Webster Groves, Missouri. He began his career writing arrangements for a radio Station... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Gordon Jenkins first charted in 1933 with Blue Prelude.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: The San Fernando Valley - #2: P.S. I Love You - #3: Blue Evening - #4: Blue Prelude - #5: P.S. I Love You
& Johnny Mercer#1 The San Fernando Valley
Bing Crosby
& Johnny Mercer
& Johnny Mercer & Johnny Mercer
& John Mercer
Eileen Wilson and Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra • Gordon Jenkins & Artie Shaw • Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra • Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra and the Weavers • Louis Armstrong and Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra • Peggy Lee and Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra
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