- Born
- 7 January 1898
Maputo - Died
- 17 April 1941
London - Country
- Mozambique
- Active
- 1927–
- Discography
- 7 albums
Biography
Al Bowlly was a jazz musician. Al Bowlly was born on 7 January 1898 in Maputo and died on 17 April 1941 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Al Bowlly With Ray Noble 1931 to 1934” (1987) to “Essential Classics, Vol. 333: Al Bowlly” (2024).
Albert Allick Bowlly (7 January 1899 – 17 April 1941) was a British vocalist, crooner, and dance band guitarist who was Britain's most popular singer for most of the 1930s. He recorded upwards of 1,000 songs that were listened to by millions in Britain and other English speaking countries, seeing further success in the United States. His most popular songs include "Midnight, the Stars and You", "Blue Moon", "Goodnight, Sweetheart", "Close Your Eyes", "The Very Thought of You", "Guilty", "Heartaches" and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing". He also recorded the only English version of "Dark Eyes" by Adalgiso Ferraris, as "Black Eyes", with lyrics by Albert Mellor.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Al Bowlly born?
Al Bowlly was born 7 January 1898 in Maputo.
What are Al Bowlly's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Al Bowlly With Ray Noble 1931 to 1934 (1987), The Very Thought of You (1996), Heart and Soul (2010), Honeymoon Lane (2012) and Essential Classics, Vol. 333: Al Bowlly (2024).
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