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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZLUND, Art(b 1 April '15, Salt Lake City UT; d 31 May '90) Singer, actor. Taught high school in Kentucky, sang in local bands in spare time. Toured with Jimmy Joy '39-41; with Benny Goodman until military service, still using name Art London ("Winter Weather', duet with Peggy Lee); rejoined him '46, success with "Blue Skies', "On The Alamo', then went solo to MGM: "Mamselle' hit no. 1; further top 20 hits with "Peg "O My Heart', "-And Mimi' all '47, On A Slow Boat To China' '48, "Mona Lisa' '50. To Broadway, appearing in The Most Happy Fella '56, Donnybrook '61. Appeared in many films, on TV in minor roles. |