Nelson Riddle

Nelson Smock Riddle (June 1, 1921 - October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrangements to accompany such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, and Keely Smith. Later, his arranging talents were also used by Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Linda Ronstadt, and others.

Notable film and television work

:Batman (although Neal Hefti wrote the popular theme song, Riddle scored the actual episodes)

Related Topics:
Batman - Neal Hefti

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:Li'l Abner (one of Riddle's first film scores)

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:Route 66 (theme song earned Riddle a Top 40 single in 1962)

Related Topics:
Route 66 - Top 40

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:The Great Gatsby (earned Riddle a 1974 Academy Award)

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:The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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:A Man & His Music (1965/1966/1967 award winning TV-Specials for Frank Sinatra)

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