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About Guy Percy
Expertise
I can answer questions on jazz theory, artists, styles, etc. I am a bass player, but I have a good knowledge of all the instruments.

Experience
I have been a bass player for over 20 years. I am an active Jazz musician in my area.

Education/Credentials
BM Jazz Performance BA Music Ed MA Music Composition

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Topic: Classic Jazz

Expert: Guy Percy
Date: 4/20/2008
Subject: question about jazz artist

Question
Hi. I'm not sure if you can answer this or not, but I have a question about jazz artist George Benson. Did he originally record the song 'On Broadway', or was it a cover? Thanks

Answer
Danielle,
Actually this is a cover of a song originally released by the Drifters in 1963. The song was written by the songwriting team of Lieber and Stoller. They wrote other hits like Hound Dog and Stand By Me. The Drifters version made it to #9 on the US charts, but George Benson's 1978 version made it to #7.

Guy

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