1925 - 1999
Mel Tormé American Singer
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 4 | 16 years, 5 months | 12 years, 1 month | 10 years |
| Dating | 3 | 1 month, 1 day | 20 days | - |
| Encounter | 2 | - | - | - |
| Total | 9 | 16 years, 5 months | 5 years, 5 months | 1 month, 1 day |
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| First Name | Mel |
| Middle Name | Howard |
| Last Name | Tormé |
| Full Name at Birth | Melvin Howard Tormé |
| Alternative Name | The Velvet Fog, Mr. Butterscotch, The Kid With the Gauze In His Jaws |
| Birthday | 13th September, 1925 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | 5th June, 1999 |
| Place of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | Stroke |
| Buried | Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Distinctive Feature | Scat singing |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Text | Jazz singer, actor |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | The Christmas Song |
| Music Genre (Text) | Jazz |
| Music Genre | Vocal |
| Year(s) Active | 1933–1996, 1933–96, 1929–1996 |
| Music Style | Show Tunes, Jazz, Swing, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Bop |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Cheerful, Confident, Refined/Mannered, Soothing, Stylish, Exuberant, Springlike, Rousing, Playful, Sentimental, Sophisticated, Intimate, Poignant, Reflective, Gentle, Sweet, Bittersweet, Romantic, Carefree, Laid-Back/Mellow |
| Instrument | Vocals, Drums |
| Instrument (text) | Vocals, drums, Bugle, Piano, Voice, ukulele |
| Record Label | Decca, Musicraft, Capitol, Bethlehem, Concord |
| Associated Acts | Artie Shaw, Marty Paich, George Shearing |
| Brand Endorsement | (1999) TV commercial: Mountain Dew soda., (1979) TV commercial: Charlie Perfume with Shelley Hack |
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| Friend | Buddy Rich, Anita O'Day |
| Associated People | Frank Sinatra |
Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed "The Velvet Fog", was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.
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