Richard Noel (May 30, 1927,

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) was an American band vocalist, jingle singer, and radio and television performer. Noel sang with the

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Orchestra, including on the hit " Count Every Star," recorded singles for the

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and Fraternity labels, was regularly featured on radio shows in Cincinnati and Chicago, appeared on ''

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'' and the '' Tennessee Ernie Ford Show'', and began a career as a jingle singer in 1965. In this latter pursuit, Noel was christened "The King of the Jingles", recording thousands of spots, including national jingles for McDonald's and United Airlines. In 1978 Noel recorded and released the album ''A Time for Love'' in collaboration with pianist Larry Novak. He retired to San Diego, where he was voiceover artist for

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''.

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External links

Dick Noel recordings
at the Discography of American Historical Recordings. {{DEFAULTSORT:Noel, Dick 1927 births 2017 deaths Musicians from Brooklyn Singers from New York City Decca Records artists