Richard Coburn
Richard Coburn | |
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| Born | June 8, 1886 |
| Died | October 27, 1952 (aged 65–66) |
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| Children | 1 |
Richard Coburn, born Frank Reginald DeLong, (b. June 8, 1886 - d. Oct. 27, 1952) was an American songwriter.
Early life
Coburn was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[1]
Career
Coburn's biggest hit was "Whispering," used by bandleader Paul Whiteman in 1920 or 1921; it brought popularity to both Whiteman and Coburn.[2][3] It had a revival in the late 1940s. Frank Sinatra eventually covered it. Coburn also composed “Tell Me Why," “Oriental,” “Mummy Mine,” “Nightingale,” “Behind a Silken Veil,” “I'll Keep Loving You,” “Day By Day,” “Patsy," and “Day Dreaming.”[4] He created the lyrics for Carter DeHaven's Fancies.[5]
Personal life
Coburn was married to Ina De Long and had one son, Richard P. De Long. He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.[6]
Death
After an eight-month illness, Coburn died in Phelan, California.[7]
References
- ^ "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.
- ^ "Riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu".
- ^ https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/documents/Whispering_Rayno.pdf
- ^ "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.
- ^ "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.
- ^ "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.
- ^ "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.