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BARBOUR, Dave

(b 28 May '12, NYC; d 11 Dec. '65, Malibu CA) Guitarist, songwriter. Played and recorded during Swing Era with Red Norvo '35, Benny Goodman '42--3; married Goodman's singer Peggy Lee '43; they co-wrote 'I Don't Know Enough About You', 'Ma¤ana', 'It's A Good Day', etc. Own hit 'Mambo Jambo' '50. LP BBB & Co. with Benny Carter '62; otherwise retired after divorce from Lee '52. He was an alcoholic; they remained close until he died.