Ray Noble
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Musicians · 1903–1978

Ray Noble

English jazz and big band musician (1903–1978)

Born
17 December 1903
Brighton
Died
2 April 1978
London
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1929–
Record labels
RCA Victor
Discography
1 album

Biography

Ray Noble was a jazz musician. Ray Noble was born on 17 December 1903 in Brighton and died on 2 April 1978 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor.

Raymond Stanley Noble (17 December 1903 – 3 April 1978) was an English jazz and big band musician, who was a bandleader, composer and arranger, as well as a radio host, television and film comedian and actor; he also performed in the United States. He is best known for his signature tune, "The Very Thought of You", and for "Cherokee". Noble wrote both lyrics and music for many popular songs during the British dance band era, known as the "Golden Age of British music", notably for his longtime friend and associate Al Bowlly. His most iconic musical numbers included songs such as "Love Is the Sweetest Thing", "Cherokee", "The Touch of Your Lips", "I Hadn't Anyone Till You", Goodnight, Sweetheart, What More Can I Ask?, and "The Very Thought of You".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Complete Standard Transcriptions

Standards written by Ray Noble

TitleKeyFormGroove
Cherokee B♭ major AAB · 48 Up-tempo swing
The Very Thought Of You A♭ major ABAC · 32 Ballad
I Hadn't Anyone Till You F major ABAC · 32 Medium swing
The Touch Of Your Lips C major ABAC · 32 Medium swing
Love Is The Sweetest Thing D major AABA · 32 Medium swing

Historic 78 rpm records

  • I Hadn't Any One 'Till You Lurleane Hunter · Kenny Mann · John Young · Bruz Freeman · Leroy… archive.org ↗
  • BUGLE CALL RAG RAY NOBLE & HIS ORCHESTRA · Pettis · Mills · Schoebel archive.org ↗
  • JAPANESE SANDMAN RAY NOBLE AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Whiting · 1933 archive.org ↗
  • TIGER RAG RAY NOBLE AND HIS ORCHESTRA · La Rocca · 1933 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Ray Noble born?

Ray Noble was born 17 December 1903 in Brighton.

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