Frank C. Slay Jr.
Frank Conley Slay Jr. (July 8, 1930 – September 30, 2017) was an American songwriter, A&R director, record producer, and record label owner. He wrote with Bob Crewe in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the partnership's most successful songs including "Silhouettes", a hit for several artists including The Rays and Herman's Hermits, "Daddy Cool", and "Tallahassee Lassie". As a producer, his biggest hit was "Incense and Peppermints" by the Strawberry Alarm Clock. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 8, 1930, Died September 30, 2017
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 100132 | 6/14/1956 | Torn and tattered heart | Bob Crewe | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Slay, Frank C., Jr.," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352584.
Slay, Frank C., Jr.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352584.
"Slay, Frank C., Jr.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Slay, Frank C., Jr. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2012028627
Wikidata: Frank Slay Jr. - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18217333
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/243236082
MusicBrainz: Frank Slay Jr. - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b4987360-ee7f-417a-b585-3fa36afdd4d9
ISNI: 0000 0003 7277 7823 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000372777823
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