Percy Faith
April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976
Percy Faith was a Canadian composer and band leader who has been called “The Father of Easy Listening.” His compositions, many for film soundtracks, were very popular during the ’50s and ’60s, with many becoming standards in later years. Faith also worked as an arranger for the likes of Tony Bennett and Doris Day. Over the course of his career, Faith released over 80 albums. His popular recordings during that time included “Song From The Moulin Rouge,” and the 1961 Grammy-winning “Theme From A Summer Place.” Percy Faith was 76 when died of cancer on February 9, 1976.
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I really enjoyed your article on Percy Faith. I have really enjoyed his music for quite a while. I really think that he was the best. Int. point-my Bday is Apr 9.Thank You. Bryan