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Paul Griffin
org, 1937-2000 US, Harlem
Musician / Arranger of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. The Mustang (2)
Paul Griffin (August 6, 1937 – June 14, 2000) was an American session musician and pianist who recorded with hundreds of artists from the late 1950s to the 1990s. Born in Harlem, New York, he began as the touring pianist in the backing band for King Curtis and eventually worked with artists such as Bob Dylan, Steely Dan, Don McLean, the Isley Brothers, Van Morrison, the Shirelles, and Dionne Warwick. He may be best known for playing on the critically acclaimed albums Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde on Blonde, and Aja. His distinctive piano accompaniment to Don McLean's "American Pie" is considered by many to be a defining element of that megahit recording. In addition, he worked on several films. He was an arranger for The Warriors (1979) and Four Friends (1981) and performed in On Location:
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Love for Sale on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Close Your Eyes on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Chill Out on Chill Out by Jazz Attack & Paul Griffin Definitely Blue on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Satin Doll on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Ragdoll Baby on Teen Scene! by Various Artists Add Strings on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Amen on Paul Griffin Pours on Some Soul Sauce by Paul Griffin Solitude on Swing with Hammond Organ by Paul Griffin & 101 Strings Orchestra Old Time Religion Gone New on Paul Griffin Pours on Some Soul Sauce by Paul GriffinTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragdoll Baby/You Are The Rain | Paul Griffin | 2016 | Single |
| We've Only Just Begun | Paul Griffin | 1976 | Single |
| Paul Griffin Pours On Some Soul Sauce | Paul Griffin | 1968 | Album |
| Hammond Swing Mit Paul Griffin | Paul Griffin | 1965 | Album |
| Paul Griffin Swings With 101 Strings | Paul Griffin With 101 Strings | 1965 | Album |
| The Swingin' Sound Of Soul | Paul Griffin | 1965 | Album |
| Hammond Swing 2 | Paul Griffin | 1965 | Album |
| Tennesse Waltz Breakout / Wildwood Swim | Paul Griffin | Single | |
| Swings In Nashville | Paul Griffin | Album | |
| Down At Corina's / Old Time Religion | Paul Griffin | Single | |
| Paul Griffin Salutes the Swingin' Bands | Paul Griffin | Album | |
| Down At Corinnas | Paul Griffin | Single |
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