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Kay Kyser
87,139 listeners
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Bob Crosby And The Bobcats
34,797 listeners
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The Ink Spots
905,082 listeners
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Johnny Mercer
238,411 listeners
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Bob Crosby
107,050 listeners
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The Chordettes
666,782 listeners
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Tex Beneke
137,422 listeners
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Bert Weedon
70,749 listeners
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Jack Shaindlin
84,930 listeners
Jack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time, now Ukraine) on April 14, 1909, and died on… read moreJack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time, now Ukraine) on April 14, 1909, and died on September 22, 1978 in New York City. He began his musical career as a pianist in silent movie hal… read moreJack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time, now Ukraine) on April 14, 1909, and died on September 22, 1978 in New York City. He began his musical career as a pianist in silent movie halls, after relocating along with his mother and brother to Am… read more