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    Tommy Edwards

    American singer-songwriter (1922–1969)

    For the basketball announcer, see Tommy Edwards (announcer). For the illustrator, see Tommy Lee Edwards.

    For the basketball player, see Tommy Edwards (basketball).

    Tommy edwards singer wikipedia

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  • Tommy edwards singer wikipedia biography
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    • For the footballer, see Tommy Edwards (footballer).

    Musical artist

    Thomas Jefferson Edwards (February 17, 1922 – October 23, 1969)[3] was an American singer and songwriter. His most successful record was the multi-million-selling song "It's All in the Game", becoming the first African-American to reach No.

    1 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

    Career

    Born in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards had his own radio show in Richmond the 1940s. In 1946, Edwards wrote "That Chick's Too Young to Fry", which was a sizable hit for Louis Jordan.[5] Edwards began recording for the music label in 1949.[3] He moved to New York in 1950, and recorded a few demos.[2] When MGM heard his demos, they gave him a recording contract,[6]