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Johnny Standley
Spoken Word and Pop
Musician, actor, and comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who also lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Standley wrote (with Art Thorsen) and recorded "It's In The Book", a number one single on the Billboard Charts in 1952. The comedic recording sold over two million copies and received a gold record. During World War II, Standley served in the US Army and entertained the troops with Red Skelton and Dave Brubeck for the USO. Standley frequently worked with Horace Heidt, touring with the bandleader and occasionally appearing on his television program. Standley died at the age of 79 in 1992 in Los Angeles, California.
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It's In The Book (from "Comedy Caravan") on Comedy Caravan by Various Artists Rock & Roll Must Go (It's in the Book) on Automatic Bop Vol. 3 by Various Artists Rock and Roll Must Go on Surging V8 Powered R 'n' R by Various Artists It Ain't Gonna Be Easy on Clara by Various Artists Little People on Clara by Various Artists You Got Something to Say on Clara by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Out And Vote | Johnny Standley With Jimmy Sheldon | 1956 | Single |
| It's In The Book | Johnny Standley | 1952 | Single |
| It's In The Book | Johnny Standley With Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights | 1952 | Album |
| It's In The Book | Johnny Standley With Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights | 1952 | Album |
| Get Out And Vote | Johnny Standley | Single | |
| Proud New Father / Clap Your Hands | Johnny Standley With Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights | Album |
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