Leslie Hutchinson

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Leslie Arthur Hutchinson (Hutch) (7 March 1900 – 19 August 1969) was one of the outstanding cabaret singers of the inter-war years. Born Leslie Arthur Hutchinson in Grenada on 7 March 1900, he was a favourite singer of the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). He came to England in 1927 and soon became the darling of Society as well as immensley popular with people in general. He was regularly heard on air with the BBC. One of his greatest hits was "These Foolish Things". He was a lover of Cole Porter, recording several of his songs, not least the evocative "Begin the Beguine" and Porter's famous list song "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)." He died on 19 August 1969.