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Track: Escapism. - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Artist: RAYE
Album: My 21st Century Symphony. (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

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Name: RAYE
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American vaudevillian and songwriter, b. March 16, 1909 in Washington, DC – d. Jan. 29, 1985 in Encino, CA. Started his career as a dancer, going on to win the "Virginia State Dancing Championship." Wilhoite started work in vaudeville as a "song and dance man" often writing his own songs for his act, where he changed his name to Don Raye. In 1935 he started work as a songwriter, collaborating with numerous composers, most notably, [a=Gene DePaul]. Other collaborators included [a=Hughie Prince], [a=Patricia Johnston], [a=Harry James], [a=Freddie Slack], [a=Artie Shaw], [a=Charlie Shavers] and [a=Benny Carter]. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985.

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Release: Raye (3) - My 21st Century Symphony (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
Year: 2024
Genres: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Styles: Dance-pop, Rhythm & Blues