Richard Coburn

Richard Coburn
Born	June 8, 1886 Ipswich, Massachusetts
Died	October 27, 1952(1952-10-27) (aged 65–66) Phelan, California
Occupation	Songwriter
Children	1

Richard Coburn, born Frank Reginald DeLong, (b. June 8, 1886 - d. Oct. 27, 1952) was an American songwriter.

Early life

Coburn was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts. ^[1]

Career

Coburn's biggest hit was "Whispering," used by bandleader Paul Whiteman in 1920 or 1921; it brought popularity to both Whiteman and Coburn. ^{[2] [3]} It had a revival in the late 1940s. Frank Sinatra eventually covered it. Coburn also composed “Tell Me Why," “Oriental,” “Mummy Mine,” “Nightingale,” “Behind a Silken Veil,” “I'll Keep Loving You,” “Day By Day,” “Patsy," and “Day Dreaming.” ^[4] He created the lyrics for Carter DeHaven's Fancies. ^[5]

Personal life

Coburn was married to Ina De Long and had one son, Richard P. De Long. He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. ^[6]

Death

After an eight-month illness, Coburn died in Phelan, California. ^[7]

References

1. "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times . 31 October 1952.
2. "Riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu".
3. https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/documents/Whispering_Rayno.pdf
4. "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times . 31 October 1952.
5. "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times . 31 October 1952.
6. "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times . 31 October 1952.
7. "RICHARD COBURN (Published 1952)". The New York Times . 31 October 1952.