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made him an influential producer at the label. His use of pseudonyms has blurred the path of his career through the years, making his many contributions even harder to keep track of. But his original compositions are what really made him popular; tracks like "Marching
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Band. During this time, he also managed to rescue his brother who was imprisoned in a concentration camp or possibly a prisoner of war camp. After the war's end, he worked in radio for the
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many public and city bands and orchestras since their release".
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302:"Ballet of the Bells"
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250:Mimi Hines
242:RCA Victor
216:Diana Dors
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