Redd Evans
Redd Evans, born Louis Evans on July 6, 1912, in Meridian, Mississippi, was a prominent American songwriter, composer, author, publisher, musician, and record executive. Educated at the University of Arizona and Kent College, Evans began his musical career as a singer and ocarina soloist before transitioning to play saxophone and clarinet in dance orchestras, including those led by Teddy Wilson and Horace Heidt. He later founded his own music publishing and record companies.
Evans joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1943 and collaborated frequently with composer David Mann. Among his most notable works are "Rosie the Riveter," "There, I've Said It Again," "Let Me Off Uptown," and "No Moon at All." His songs were recorded by renowned artists such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Doris Day. Bobby Vinton's rendition of "There! I've Said It Again" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964.
Evans also contributed to the war effort with songs like "Gobs of Love" for the U.S. Navy and "He's 1-A in the Army." His other compositions include "Don't Go to Strangers," "Pushin' Along," "The Major and the Minor," "Are You Livin', Old Man?," and "American Beauty Rose." Redd Evans passed away on August 29, 1972, in Scarsdale, New York, leaving behind a legacy of influential music that continues to resonate with audiences.
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