Johnny Brandon
John Arthur Brandon was an English singer and songwriter, popular during the 1950s, who recorded for a number of labels. His perennial backing group was known as The Phantoms. He was born in Hackney, London. His hits included "Tomorrow" and "Don't Worry". He also recorded versions of "Slow Poke" and "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine".
Brandon later composed several Off-Broadway musicals, including Cindy and Billy Noname. In 1979, he was jointly nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score for his work on Eubie!. Brandon is also known for his involvement in the musicals Ain't Doin' Nothin' But Singin' My Song and Oh, Diahne!.
Brandon released his first solo album, Then and Now, in 2005. He died on 26 July 2017, at the age of 93.
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† Credited as Johnny Brandon with The Phantoms and The Norman Warren Music‡ Credited as Johnny Brandon with The Phantoms