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Elmo TannerElmo Tanner Elmo Tanner American singer, whistler, bandleader and disc jockey (1904–1990) William Elmo Tanner, known as Elmo Tanner (August 8, 1904 – December 20, 1990) was an American whistler, singer, bandleader and disc jockey, best known for his whistling on the chart-topping song "Heartaches" with the Ted Weems Orchestra. Tanner and Weems recorded the song for two record companies within five years. Neither recording was successful originally. The song became a hit for both record companies after a Charlotte, North Carolina, disk jockey played it at random in 1947. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Elmo Tanner Elmo Tanner circa 1940s–1950s Background information Born William Elmo Tanner[1] (1904-08-08)August 8, 1904 Nashville, Tennessee, US Died December 20, 1990(1990-12-20) (aged 86)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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