Ken Griffin

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Ken Griffin (December 28, 1909-March 11, 1956) was an American organist.

He was born in Columbia, Missouri.

His biggest hit was You Can't Be True, Dear, which he recorded in 1948, which was first released as an instrumental, and later that year re-released with a vocal by Jerry Wayne dubbed in. Both versions became extremely popular, selling over 3.5 million copies. He also starred in a television series, "67 Melody Lane" filmed in color in Chicago. He recorded on a variety of labels including Columbia Records and Rondo Records.

He died in Chicago, Illinois.

[edit] Partial Discography

  • Anniversary Songs Columbia 12" Lp CL-586/CS-8781*
  • Skating Time Columbia 12" Lp CL-610 (Also available on 10" Lp)
  • Lost In A Cloud Columbia 12" Lp CL-662
  • The Music of Irving Berlin Columbia 10" Lp CL-6120
  • Christmas Carols Columbia 10" Lp CL-6130
  • Hawaiian Serenade Columbia 10" Lp CL-6206
  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Columbia 10" Lp CL-6245
  • Latin Americana Columbia 10" Lp CL-6263
  • Cruising Down The River Columbia 12" Lp CL-761/CS-9042*
  • Hymns Of America Columbia 10" Lp CL-6298
  • You Can't Be True, Dear Columbia 12" Lp CL-907/CS-8790*
  • Moonlight And Roses Columbia 12" Lp CL-1207/CS-8848*
  • 67 Melody Lane Columbia 12" Lp CL-724
  • Greatest Hits Columbia 12" Lp CL-2717/CS-9517*
  • Sentimental Serenade Harmony (Columbia) 12" Lp HL-7384/HS-11184*
  • Ken Griffin at the Wurlitzer Organ Philips 10" Lp B 07755 R*

*Stereo


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