About Johnny Brandon
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91–92). Johnny Brandon was a British songwriter.
John Arthur Brandon (16 July 1924 – 26 July 2017) was an English singer and songwriter, popular during the 1950s, who recorded for a number of labels. His perennial backing group was known as The Phantoms. He was born in Hackney, London. His hits included "Tomorrow" and "Don't Worry". He also recorded versions of "Slow Poke" (re-titled as "Slow Coach") and "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine".
Brandon later composed several Off-Broadway musicals, including Cindy (1964) and Billy Noname (1970). In 1979, he was jointly nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score for his work on Eubie!. Brandon is also known for his involvement in the musicals Ain't Doin' Nothin' But Singin' My Song (1982) and Oh, Diahne! (1997).
Brandon released his first solo album, Then and Now, in 2005 (a compilation of his old recordings combined with several that were new). He died on 26 July 2017, at the age of 93.
Chart single discography "Tomorrow" (1955) (Polygon) – UK number 8, credited as Johnny Brandon with The Phantoms and The Norman Warren Music "Don't Worry" (1955) (Polygon) – UK number 18, credited as Johnny Brandon with The Phantoms
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Who was Johnny Brandon?
British singer
When was Johnny Brandon born?
Johnny Brandon was born in 1925.
When did Johnny Brandon die?
Johnny Brandon died on 26 July 2017.
What was Johnny Brandon's occupation?
Johnny Brandon was a songwriter.
What nationality was Johnny Brandon?
Johnny Brandon was British.
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