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Fred Lowery (2 November 1909 – 11 December 1984) was a blind professional whistler who recorded a No. 9 Billboard chart hit version of The High and the Mighty with conductor and arranger LeRoy Holmes. Lowery whistled with Horace Heidt and Vincent Lopez in the 1930s and 40s. His 'Silent Night' and 'William Tell Overture' demonstrate the difference between everyday whistling and puccalo.

Lowery was born in Palestine in Anderson County in east Texas and lost his eyesight at the age of two after being stricken with scarlet fever. From the age of eight he was educated at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. His 1939 version of the song Indian Love Call sold over 2 million copies. During his career, he performed at Carnegie Hall and at the White House.

Discography

Whistle A Happy Tune - Decca DL 8995

Walking Along Kicking the Leaves, Fred Lowery whistling with orchestra directed by Own Bradley - Decca DL 8476

References

1. "IMDB: Fred Lowery". Retrieved 12 May 2011.
2. "Fred Lowery". Retrieved 12 May 2011.
3. Dexter, Bruce (9 December 1983). "Whistler whips the long odds". The San Diego Union-Tribune. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
4. Alicia Leschper. "LOWERY, FRED". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
5. "Whistler King Due Wednesday". The Palm Beach Post. 17 April 1965. p. E2. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
6. "Fred Lowery; Famed Blind Whistler". The Vindicator. 12 December 1984. Retrieved 12 May 2011.

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