Bill Snyder (bandleader)

Bill Snyder also known as William P. Snyder (November 7, 1916 - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, May 11, 2011) was an American pianist, bandleader and songwriter of the 1950s.[1] Snyder first had a massive hit in 1950 with Lorenz Hart's "Bewitched" in 1950,[2] and then through the 1950s Snyder was America's most recorded light music pianist with nine gold and one platinum awards for his singles and albums.[3][4][5][6]

Songs

References

  1. ↑ Snyder, William P. obituary
  2. ↑ David A. Jasen Tin Pan Alley: An Encyclopedia of the Golden Age 1135949018 - 2003 Page 177 "In 1941 Pal Joey contained “Bewitched,” made by Leo Reisman's orchestra, featuring Anita Boyer as vocalist (Victor 27344). In 1950, it was revived by Chicago pianist-bandleader Bill Snyder in a million-selling hit (Tower 1473). "
  3. ↑ Billboard - April 3, 1954 - Page 34 THE STARLIT HOUR 72 Bill Snyder, Piano (1-10") Decca DL 5514 Fine collection of standards is played in smooth, dreamy-like tempo by stylish pianist Bill Snyder on this new instrumental waxing. The set should appeal to the many Snyder ...
  4. ↑ Billboard - April 14, 1956 - Page 59 THE LOVER'S TOUCH 74 Bill Snyder, Piano (1-12") Decca DL 8237 Following previous lush packaged efforts, pianist Snyder scores again. The playing is clean and full of authority and the orchestra, sizable as it is, stays in the background to ...
  5. ↑ Billboard - Aug 12, 1950 - Page 34 MY SILENT LOVE Bill Snyder Ork Tower 1482 Snyder may succeed in getting lightning to strike twice with this bewitching mood pop piano concerto treatment of the lovely. THE BILLBOARD REVIEWS: BILL SNYDER ORK Tower 1482 ...
  6. ↑ Billboard - Feb 9, 1957 - Page 26 BEWITCHING HOUR 70 Bill Snyder Ork (1-12") Decca DL 8405 Pianist Snyder is featured on 12 romantic instrumentals, including "Bewitched," "Soft Lights and Sweet Musk" and other equally poignant standards. LP is sequel to Snyder's "The ...