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Don Ralke

p, voc, 1920-2000 US, Battle Creek, Michigan
Composer / Arranger / Producer of Pop and Jazz
A.k.a. Donald Edward Ralke

Don Ralke (born July 13, 1920 - January 26, 2000) was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood studio system in films, television, and pop recordings. He was born on July 13, 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ralke died on January 26, 2000 in Santa Rosa, California.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Vocals
Genres
  • Pop
  • Jazz
  • Rock
  • Soundtrack
  • Latin
Plays With
Don Ralke Orchestra
Don Ralke Quintet
Don Ralke Trio
Don Ralke Vocal Group
Ralke And Son
The Don Ralke Chorus
The Harold Spina Singers
Homestead & Wolfe
The Harold Spina Orchestra
Popular Tracks   
Moon Goddess on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Head Hunter on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Black Panther on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Clap Yo' Hands on But You've Never Heard Gershwin with Bongos by Don Ralke
Face Beside the Fire on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Fascinating Rhythm on But You've Never Heard Gershwin with Bongos by Don Ralke
The Ritual of the Cobra on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Zulu Magic on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Safradesia on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke
Voodo Priestess on The Savage And The Sensuous Bongos by Don Ralke

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
"Snoopy, Come Home" Original Soundtrack RecordingRichard M. Sherman / Robert B. Sherman and Don Ralke1972Album
The Big Sound Of...Don Ralke1962Single
Like Young (Toute Jeune) / Sweetheart Of Sigma ChiThe Smart Set Avec Don Ralke1960Single
Little SisterConnie Stevens With The Big Sound Of Don Ralke1960Single
Introspection IV - Weirdos From The Uncommon World Of Johnny Gunn With The Outre Musical Sounds Of Don RalkeJohnny Gunn, Don Ralke1960Album
The Big Sound of Don RalkeDon Ralke, Pete Candoli And His Orchestra1959Single
Bourbon Street BeatDon Ralke1959Single
Teen Beat / Four Paces EastDon Ralke1959Single
Space Flight / Stardust LoveDon Ralke1959Single
"The Baron" Plays Bourbon Street BeatDon Ralke1959Album
Apollo / Why Do I Cry For Joey?Connie Stevens With Don Ralke1959Single
There's No Fool Like A Young FoolTab Hunter With The Big Sound Of Don Ralke1959Single
Stereo Goes To A Dance CaperDon Ralke1959Album
Boy / Smile, Just SmileDon Ralke1959Single
77 Sunset Strip / 77 Sunset Strip Cha ChaDon Ralke / Pete Candoli And His Orchestra1959Single
77 Sunset Strip / SebastianDon Ralke1959Single
Bourbon Street Beat (The Sound That's Rocking TV)Don Ralke1959Album
MaverickDon Ralke1958Single
Bongo Madness - Exciting Sounds Presented By Don RalkeDon Ralke1957Album
Come On Honey / You'll Never Have To Stand AloneDon Ralke1956Single
MaverickDon RalkeSingle
Zooba! / StardustDon RalkeSingle
My Little Josephine / Over And Over AgainDon RalkeSingle
Theme From The Bramble Bush / Dragon FlyDon RalkeSingle
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Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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