The Pied Pipers
Originally consisting of eight members, the Pied Pipers had their greatest success after nearly half of the members left the group. The remaining Pipers (Billy Wilson, Chuck Lowry, Jo Stafford, and her then-husband John Huddleston) joined the Tommy Dorsey Band in 1939, backing Sinatra on many classic recordings. In 1942 the Pied Pipers broke away from Dorsey, and Huddleston joined the army, to be replaced by Hal Hopper, one of the original eight members. The group backed Johnny Mercer on several tracks during the early 40s, including "Candy" and "Blues in the Night." Their first single ("Deacon Jones"/"Pistol Packin' Mama") was released in 1943. Stafford had become quite busy with her solo career and left the group in 1944, to be replaced by June Hutton. Throughout the rest of the decade the Pied Pipers charted frequently, yet their popularity waned in the '50s. A group bearing the Pied Pipers' name still tours today.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Capitol Collectors Series
Pop - Released by Capitol Records on Jan 1, 1992
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What is This Thing Called Love?
Pop - Released by Legacy International on Jun 20, 1942
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A Tribute to Tommy Dorsey
Pop - Released by Simitar Holdings on May 13, 1997
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It’s Only A Paper Moon (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Delta on Mar 18, 2022
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Great Gentlemen Of Song / Spotlight On Andy Russell (Remaster)
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Capitol Records on Jan 1, 1995
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Tommy Dorsey Favorites
Vocal Jazz - Released by Freewings on Nov 1, 2008
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Favorite Christmas Carols
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Vintage Masters Inc. on Dec 1, 2011
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Good Deal, MacNeal
Jazz - Released by Hep Records on Jun 5, 1996
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I'll Never Smile Again
Pop - Released by Legacy International on Dec 9, 1942
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Presenting The Pied Pipers
Lounge - Released by Fable Records on Nov 10, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo