Henry Glover

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Henry Glover
St. Albans, New York
, U.S.
Occupation(s)Songwriter, arranger, record producer, trumpeter
Instrument(s)Trumpet
Years activeLate 1940s–1991

Henry Bernard Glover (May 21, 1921 – April 7, 1991)

A&R man, studio constructor, while later in his career he became the owner of his own label. Glover worked with country, blues, R&B, pop, rock, and jazz musicians, and he helped King Records to become one of the largest independent labels of its time.[2] Thanks to the efforts of family, friends and fans, Glover's hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2021 by inducting him into the downtown "Walk of Fame," the Mayor's "Proclamation," "Key to the City," and named a parklet "Henry Glover Way," along Black Broadway after him. In 2018, Glover was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the King Records 75th Anniversary. In 2013, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.[3]

Career

Glover was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. As a youngster, he listened to various genres of music on local radio, and learned to play the trumpet. Following high school and college, he joined Buddy Johnson's big band in 1944, and Lucky Millinder's orchestra the following year. In the latter capacity Glover met Syd Nathan, who hired Glover as an A&R man at King Records. As well as A&R duties, Glover helped to construct King's first recording studio.[2]

He went on to produce sessions for the label's established roster of country musicians, including

Queen Records.[2]

In 1947, Queen merged with King Records, heralding further racial integration. Glover's understanding of

Fever"), James Brown, and The Swallows. Glover's own song "Drown in My Own Tears", originally recorded by Lula Reed, was later successfully covered by Ray Charles.[2]

Glover split with King Records in 1958, and joined the

The Canadian Squires, prior to their becoming known as The Band.[2]

In 1960,

hit in the US, peaking at #11 on the Black Singles chart and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

In early April 1961,

of the same name. "Heart and Soul" (1961) reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 popular chart in July of that year and appeared in the 1973 American comedy-drama film, American Graffiti.[6][7] Glover had further success in 1961 in co-writing Joey Dee and the Starliters' number one "Peppermint Twist"; and two years later, The Rivieras recorded Glover's song "California Sun" resulting in a Top 5 hit. Glover worked with Louisiana Red during the early 1960s, and also created for a short period his own record label. On it Glover recorded both Larry Dale and Titus Turner.[2] Glover also produced The Essex in 1963 and 1964.[1]

Glover later returned to King Records and briefly acted as label head until it was bought by Starday.[2]

In 1975,

The Last Waltz
.

In 1986 Glover was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

Death

Glover died of a heart attack in April 1991, in

St. Albans, New York, at the age of 69.[8] He was survived by his wife, Doris, and a son, Ware and two daughters, Sherry and Leslie.[9]

Songwriting credits

See also

  • List of number-one rhythm and blues hits (United States)

References

  1. ^ a b "Henry Glover". IMDb. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Biography by Steve Huey". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2009.
  3. ^ "2013 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees Announced". Blues.org. Archived from the original on October 26, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  4. ^ Richie Unterberger (April 5, 1932). "Billy Bland | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  5. ^
    ISSN 0006-2510
    , retrieved January 30, 2013
  6. , retrieved January 30, 2013
  7. ^ Shea, Tom (March 25, 2004), "Duo wants folks in WMass to bop to doo wop", The Republican, sec. News, p. B1
  8. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1990 - 1991". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  9. ^ "Henry Glover, 69, Recording Official". The New York Times. April 13, 1991. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "The Early King Sessions: Little Willie John: Music". Amazon. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  11. ^ "Love, Life And Money: Johnny Winter: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  12. ^ "Love, Life and Money – Marianne Faithfull : Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. August 22, 1995. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  13. ^ "Henry Glover | Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.

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