Michael Edwards (American composer)
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Born1893
Died1962 (aged 68–69)
Occupationscomposer and musician
Knownforone-hit composer
Michael Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 |
| Died | 1962 (aged 68–69) |
| Occupations | composer and musician |
| Known for | one-hit composer |
| Notable work | "Once in a While" |
Michael Edwards (1893–1962) was an American composer and musician, known for composing the 1937 hit "Once in a While". He was also a classical violinist, organist and music arranger.[1]
Edwards's most famous composition, "Once in a While", became a number one hit for Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, and later for Patti Page (1957) and The Chimes (1961).[2] The song is now considered a jazz standard.[1] None of Edwards's other songs achieved the popularity of "Once in a While", and he has been called "a perfect example of a one-hit composer".[3]
