Billy Reid

William Gordon Reid (19 September 1902 – 12 December 1974) was an English songwriter, bandleader, pianist and accordionist. He was the first British songwriter to reach the top of the US music chart, with The Ink Spots' 1946 recording of "The Gypsy", and was known for his close association with the singer Dorothy Squires, for whom he wrote that and many other songs.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1902, Died 1974

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1948

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, accordion

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D6VB-1322	10-in.	3/8/1946	The gypsy	Mary Marlow ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	D6VB-2157	10-in.	9/12/1946	It's a pity to say goodnight	Four King Sisters	Female vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	D6VB-3379	10-in.	12/6/1946	I'll close my eyes	Johnny Desmond ; Page Cavanaugh Trio	Male vocal solo, with piano, bass, and guitar	composer
Gramophone	0EA12634	10-in.	before March 11th 1948	A tree in the meadow	Joe Loss Orchestra ; Howard Jones	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Decca	TB 1733	10-in.	March 1935	Accordion Joe	Billy Reid		instrumentalist, accordion

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