Don Robertson | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Don_Robertson_(1966).png) Robertson in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Irwin Robertson |
| Born | December 5, 1922 Beijing, China |
| Died | March 16, 2015 (aged 92) California, United States |
| Genres | Country music, pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | Capitol Records |
Donald Irwin Robertson (December 5, 1922 – March 16, 2015) was an American songwriter and pianist, in country and popular music genres. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. As a performer, he hit the US Top 10 with "The Happy Whistler" in 1956 (peaking at No. 6). The track reached No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart the same year.[1] It sold more than one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[2]
After contracted to Capitol at the time of his biggest selling hit single, Robertson then signed a recording contract with RCA Victor. He composed and co-composed with Hal Blair (né Harold Keller Brown; 1915–2001, as well as many hits for other musicians, including Elvis Presley, who recorded five of which for Presley's films.[2] Having resided in Lake Sherwood, California for 55 years, he died in 2015.[3]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 465. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 86. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ "Don Robertson Obituary: View Don Robertson's Obituary by Ventura County Star". Legacy.com. Retrieved August 17, 2015.