Clinton, Larry, 1909-1985

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Clinton (1909-1985) was an orchestra leader, composer and arranger who worked for many of the big bands of the 1930s and started his own band in 1938. After serving in the Air Force during World War II, he again had his own band and was a recording executive and music publisher. Clinton's biggest hit was "The Dipsy Doodle" (1937).

From the description of Papers, 1920-1957. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 32214006

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creatorOf Clinton, Larry, 1909-1985. Papers, 1920-1957. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Johnny Green additional papers, 1923-1989. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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associatedWith Green, Johnny, 1908-1989 person
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Big band music
Dance orchestra music
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Composers
Conductors (Music)
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Birth 1909-08-17

Death 1985-05-02

Americans

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