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David Michael Barbour (May 28, 1912 – December 11, 1965) was an American jazz guitarist. He was married to singer Peggy Lee and was her co-writer, accompanist, and bandleader.
Dave Barbour was a versatile musician who played banjo, guitar and wrote songs for Peggy Lee and others. He was married to Lee for nine years and appeared in several films before his death in 1965.
Composer, songwriter ("Manana", "It's A Good Day"), guitarist, conductor and arranger, educated at Flushing High School and in private music study. He was a guitarist in the bands of Wingy Manone and Red Norvo, then joined the Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman orchestras.
- May 28, 1912
- December 11, 1965
Dave Barbour was a versatile musician who played banjo, guitar, and wrote songs. He was also the husband of singer Peggy Lee and an actor. Learn more about his life and career on AllMusic.
Dave Barbour. Composer, songwriter ("Manana", "It's A Good Day"), guitarist, conductor and arranger, educated at Flushing High School and in private music study. He was a guitarist in the bands of Wingy Manone and Red Norvo, then joined the Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman orchestras.
- January 1, 1
- Flushing, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, California, USA
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Lee married Goodman’s guitarist, Dave Barbour, in late 1943 and briefly retired. Upon returning to the music scene in 1945, she launched a second career as a songwriter and collaborated with Barbour on several songs that became hits, including “It’s a Good Day,” “I Don’t Know Enough About You,”…
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