Art_Mooney

Art Mooney

Art Mooney

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Arthur Joseph Mooney (February 11, 1911 – September 9, 1993) was an American singer and bandleader. His biggest hits were "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" and "Baby Face" in 1948 and "Nuttin' For Christmas," with Barry Gordon, in 1955. His fourth million selling song "Honey-Babe" (1955) was used in the motion picture, Battle Cry, having reached the Top 10 in the US.[4]

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He also made a popular 1948 recording of "Bluebird of Happiness." Mooney's name, as well as his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was prominently featured in the 1990 motion picture The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.[5]

Death

He died at age 82 in North Miami, Florida of lung disease on September 9, 1993. He was survived by his wife, Vera, his sister, Marce Kaminsky, and 13 nieces and nephews.[3]

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    J.C. Marion (2005). "There's Music in the Land: Art Mooney". Home.earthlink.net. Archived from the original on 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
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    Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London, UK: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 76. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
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    Chad (2019-10-25). "Art Mooney". Hollywood Walk of Fame. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
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