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Danny Whitten

1943 – 1972

American guitarist

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About Danny Whitten

Lived 1943 – 1972 (aged 29). Danny Whitten was an American songwriter, musician, singer, guitarist and lyricist.

Discography "Surfin' Granny' (A-Side), "Mirror Mirror" (B-Side), Danny & The Memories, Single, Liberty label, 1963 (Not Released) "Can't Help Loving That Girl of Mine" (A-Side), "Don't Go" (B-Side), Danny & The Memories, Single, Valiant label, 7/64; re-released 3/65 "Baby, Don't Do That" (A-Side), (B-Side is unknown), The Psyrcle, Single, Lorna label, 1966 (Not Released) The Rockets, The Rockets, Album, White Whale label, 1968 "Hole In My Pocket" (A-side), "Let Me Go" (B-Side), The Rockets, Single, White Whale label, 1968 "Hole In My Pocket" (A & B-Sides), The Rockets, Single, White Whale label, 1968 (Promotional/radio release only) "Let Me Go" (A & B-Sides), The Rockets, Single, White Whale label, 1968 (Promotional/radio release only) Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Album, Reprise label, 1969 After the Gold Rush, Neil Young, Album, Reprise label, 1970 Crazy Horse, Crazy Horse, Album, Reprise label, 1971 "Downtown" (A-Side), "Crow Jane Lady" (B-Side), Crazy Horse, Single, Reprise label, 1971 "Dance, Dance, Dance" (A-Side), "Carolay" (B-Side), Crazy Horse, Single, Reprise label, 1971 "Dirty, Dirty" (A-Side), "Beggar's Day" (B-Side), Crazy Horse, Single, Reprise label 1971 Tonight's the Night, Neil Young, Album, Reprise, 1975 (recorded 1973, posthumously released) Gone Dead Train: The Best of Crazy Horse 1971–1989 Crazy Horse, Album, Raven label, 2005 Scratchy: The Complete Reprise Recordings, Crazy Horse, Album, Rhino Handmade label, 2005 Live at the Fillmore East, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Album, Reprise, 2006 (recorded 1970) The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972 , Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Album, Reprise, 2009 Early Daze, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Album, Reprise, 2024 (recorded 1969)

Songs written by Danny Whitten "Baby, Don't Do That" (Whitten, Billy Talbot) 1966 Lorna single, produced by Sly Stone "Dance To The Music On The Radio" (Whitten, Talbot) "Dirty, Dirty" (Whitten) "(Come On Baby Let's Go) Downtown" (Whitten, Neil Young) "Gone Dead Train" (Whitten) "Hole in My Pocket" (Whitten) 1968 White Whale single, produced by Barry Goldberg; also recorded by the 'Barry Goldberg Reunion' on There's No Hole In My Soul for Buddah Records. "I Don't Need Nobody (Hangin' Round My Door)" (Whitten) "I Don't Want to Talk About It" (Whitten) "I'll Get By" (Whitten) "Let Me Go" (Whitten) 1968 White Whale single, produced by Barry Goldberg. "Look At All The Things" (Whitten) "Love Can Be So Bad" (Whitten, Lolly Vegas) "May" (Whitten, Talbot) "Mr. Chips" (Whitten) "Oh Boy" (Whitten) "Wasted" (Whitten, Lolly Vegas, Pat Vegas) "Whatever" (Whitten, Talbot) "Won't You Say You'll Stay" (Whitten)

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Danny Ray Whitten

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Danny Whitten?

American guitarist (1943–1972)

When was Danny Whitten born?

Danny Whitten was born on 8 May 1943 in Columbus.

When did Danny Whitten die?

Danny Whitten died on 18 November 1972 in Los Angeles.

What was Danny Whitten's occupation?

Danny Whitten was a songwriter, musician, singer, guitarist and lyricist.

What nationality was Danny Whitten?

Danny Whitten was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danny Whitten

· Wikidata: Q984614

· DBpedia: Danny Whitten

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