Ray Noble

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ray Noble born?December 17, 1903
2. When did Ray Noble die?April 3, 1978
3. Where was Ray Noble born?England
4. What was Ray Noble's job?Bandleader, composer, arranger, radio host, comedian, actor
5. What is the signature composition?'The Very Thought of You'
6. What is the key musical period?The 'Golden Age of British music'

Interwar Period: The time between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II.
Ventriloquism: The art of speaking or singing in a way that makes it seem as if the voice is coming from elsewhere.
Signature Tune: A distinctive piece of music associated with a particular person, program, or event.
Cross-media Presence: An artist or work appearing across multiple forms of media, such as music, radio, and film.