Composer
Ivory Joe Hunter
American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and pianist (1914–1974)
d. 1974
3 works and musical collections
- Died
- 1974
- Birthplace
- Kirbyville
- Place of death
- Memphis
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956). He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive. His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres. Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- musician; pianist; singer-songwriter; composer
- Instruments played
- piano
- Genres
- boogie-woogie; rhythm and blues; country music; blues
- Nickname
- The Happiest Man Alive; The Baron of the Boogie
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 37107189
- ISNI
- 0000000055173129
- GND ID
- 13462713X
- Library of Congress ID
- n94079317
- MusicBrainz ID
- ccf7253d-96b7-4cf3-9e11-ad916081a37b
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano, Vocal, Voice
- Genres represented
- Blues, R&B, Jazz, pop
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Almost Lost My Mind | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Since I Met You Baby | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| I Will Be True | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 37107189.