Walter Bishop Sr.
Walter Bishop Sr. (January 9, 1905 – January 8, 1984) was a Jamaican composer and songwriter. His Swing, Brother, Swing was recorded by Billie Holiday with Count Basie, among other performers. His calypso, Sex is a Misdemeanor, continues to be recorded. Other songs written by Bishop include, "Jack, You're Dead," which was a #1 R&B hit in 1947 as recorded by Louis Jordan; "The Stuff is Here (and It's Mellow);" and "Bop! Goes My Heart," which was recorded by Frank Sinatra.
He was the father of American jazz pianist Walter Bishop Jr.
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