Carl T. Fischer
Carl Theodore Fischer (April 9, 1912 – March 27, 1954) was a Cherokee jazz pianist and composer. He worked with Frankie Laine, and composed Laine's 1945 hit song "We'll Be Together Again", and "You've Changed" with lyrics by Bill Carey.
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Carl T. Fischer
- Name
- Carl T.
- Birth Name
- Carl Theodore Fischer
- Born
- April 9, 1912
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Died
- 27 March 1954
- Place of death
- Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Singer
- Nationality
- United States
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Carl Theodore Fischer (April 9, 1912 – March 27, 1954) was a Cherokee jazz pianist and composer. He worked with Frankie Laine, and composed Laine's 1945 hit song "We'll Be Together Again", and "You've Changed" with lyrics by Bill Carey.
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Carl T. Fischer (1912–1954) was a composer, musician and pianist, of American nationality. The composer was born in Los Angeles and died in Sherman Oaks.
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• Name — Carl T. Fischer • Birth Name — Carl Theodore Fischer • Born — April 9, 1912 • Birthplace — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Died — 27 March 1954 • Place of death — Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. • Instrument — * Vocals • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter
Background
Background
Fischer was born on April 9, 1912, in Los Angeles, California. Fischer's parents, of Cherokee descent, overcame poverty to provide him with music lessons.
Musical career
Musical career
At the age of 32, Fischer joined a touring band and wrote some minor hits, which led to his work as an accompanist for Laine. With Laine's encouragement, Fischer wrote the musical Tecumseh!, although it was never performed before Fischer's death.
Family
Family
Fischer's daughters, Carol and Terry, formed the Murmaids, the group that had a hit recording with "Popsicles and Icicles" in 1964.
Death
Death
Fischer died on March 27, 1954, in Sherman Oaks, California.
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