Richard Coburn

Richard Coburn
BornJune 8, 1886
Ipswich, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 27, 1952(1952-10-27) (aged 65–66)
Phelan, California
Occupation
  • Songwriter
Children1

Richard Coburn, born Frank Reginald DeLong (June 8, 1886 – October 27, 1952) was an American songwriter.

Early life

Coburn was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[1]

Career

Coburn's biggest hit was "Whispering," used by bandleader Paul Whiteman in 1920 or 1921; it brought popularity to both Whiteman and Coburn.[2][3] It had a revival in the late 1940s. Frank Sinatra eventually covered it. Coburn also composed "Tell Me Why", "Oriental", "Mummy Mine", "Nightingale", "Behind a Silken Veil", "I'll Keep Loving You", "Day By Day", "Patsy", and "Day Dreaming". He created the lyrics for Carter DeHaven's Fancies.[1]

Personal life

Coburn was married to Ina De Long and had one son, Richard P. De Long. He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.[1]

Death

After an eight-month illness, Coburn died in Phelan, California.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times. 31 October 1952.
  2. ^ "Riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu".
  3. ^ https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/documents/Whispering_Rayno.pdf
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