Tommy Edwards

Tommy Edwards (born February 17, 1922 - died October 22, 1969) was an American singer.

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February 17 - 1922 - October 22 - 1969 - American

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Born in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards was an R&B singer most remembered for his 1958 Billboard No. 1 "It's All In The Game". He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 14, 1958 . The song was composed by U.S. Vice-President Charles G. Dawes in 1912 as "Melody in A Major" with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman.

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Richmond, Virginia - R&B - Billboard No. 1 - The Ed Sullivan Show - U.S. Vice-President - Charles G. Dawes - Carl Sigman

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Although Edwards recorded a number of other songs, none came close to achieveing the same level of success.

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Tommy Edwards died after suffering a brain aneurysm in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia at the age of 47.

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Partial discography:

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• Honestly And Truly
• I Really Don't Want To Know
• It's All In The Game
• Love Is All We Need
• Morning Side Of The Mountain
• Don't Fence Me In