Leslie Hutchinson
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Biography
Leslie Arthur Julien Hutchinson, known as Hutch, and born on March 7, 1900, in Gouyave, Grenada, was a singer and musician. He began playing piano at an early age and moved to New York in 1916 to study medicine, where he started performing in bars. In New York, Hutchinson joined a group led by Henry "Broadway" Jones and performed for wealthy families. He later moved to Paris in 1924, becoming a resident performer at Joe Zelli's club and befriended Cole Porter. By 1927, Hutch had relocated to England, becoming a favorite of the British aristocracy and the general public. His version of "These Foolish Things" was one of his notable successes. Hutchinson recorded several songs by Cole Porter, including "Begin the Beguine" and "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)". Hutch faced racial prejudice despite his popularity. He passed away on August 18, 1969, in London.
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Albums
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- Lover (From "Love Me Tonight") by Leslie Hutchinson
- That Lovely Week-End
- These Foolish Things
- All the Things Your Are
- You're Blase
- With A Song In My Heart
- Lovely Way To Spend an Evening
- These Foolish Things by Leslie Hutchinson
- You Keep Coming Back Like A Song by Irving Berlin
- Anywhere on Earth Is Heaven
- Let's Call It a Day (From "Strike Me Pink") by Leslie Hutchinson
- I've Got to Sing a Torch Song by Leslie Hutchinson
- Just One Of Those Things
- Dancing In The Dark (Remastered)
- With A Song In My Heart
