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 song arrangements

:"I've Got You Under My Skin" (for Frank Sinatra)

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:"One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" (for Frank Sinatra)

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:"The Lady Is A Tramp" (for Frank Sinatra)

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:"Mona Lisa" (for Nat King Cole)

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:"Night and Day" (for Frank Sinatra)

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:"On The Street Where You Live" (for Dean Martin)

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:"Unforgettable" (for Nat King Cole)

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:"What's New" (for Linda Ronstadt)

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:"Witchcraft" (for Frank Sinatra)

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