Lenny Welch

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Lenny Welch
Birth name Leon Welch
Born May 15, 1938 (1938-05-15) (age 70)
Origin Asbury Park, New Jersey
Genre(s) Pop music
Occupation(s) Singer
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active 1950s, 1960s
Label(s) Decca Records, Kapp Records
Website http://www.lennywelch.com/

Lenny Welch (born Leon Welch on May 15, 1938 in Asbury Park, New Jersey) is an American MOR/pop singer. His biggest hit, a cover version of the big band standard "Since I Fell for You," reached number 3 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.[1] His other hits included "Ebb Tide" in 1964 that was featured in the film Sweet Bird of Youth.

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[edit] Selected discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Studio albums

  • Two Different Worlds (1965)
  • Rags to Riches (1966)
  • Lenny (1967)

[edit] Compilations

  • Anthology (1958-1966) (1996)
  • It's All About Love (2005)

[edit] Singles

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hamilton, Andrew. Lenny Welch biography. All Music Guide. Accessed December 30, 2007