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Cyril Stapleton

Mapperley, United Kingdom · 1914 – 1974

Cyril Stapleton is a musician from Mapperley, United Kingdom, active 1914–1974. They also recorded with Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra.

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Biography

British violinist and jazz bandleader.
Born: 31 December 1914 in Mapperley, Nottingham, England, UK.
Died: 25 February 1974 in London, England, UK (aged 59).
He charted in the UK and in the U.S. "The Italian Theme" hit #25 in the U.S. in 1956 and "The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)" hit #13 in the U.S. in 1959 and sold over one million copies. In the UK, his "Blue Star (The Medic Theme)" hit #2 in 1955, "The Italian Theme" hit #18 in 1956, and "Elephant Tango" hit #19 in 1955. "The Italian Theme" also hit #25 in the U.S.

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