“ONE GKB GNEBW….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: P = D
ANSWER: “YOU CAN COUNT ON ME … / I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS / IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS.” —BUCK RAM/KIM GANNON
📌 FAST FACTS
Buck Ram (1907–1991) • aged 83
➤ Overview
Buck Ram was an American songwriter, composer, and music manager. He is best known for his work with vocal groups during the mid-twentieth century and for writing songs that became widely recorded standards. Wikipedia
Buck Ram was an American songwriter, composer, and music manager. He is best known for his work with vocal groups during the mid-twentieth century and for writing songs that became widely recorded standards. Wikipedia
➤ Early Life
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Buck Ram grew up in a musical environment and developed interests in songwriting and composition at an early age. He later pursued formal education while continuing to write music for various performers. Wikipedia
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Buck Ram grew up in a musical environment and developed interests in songwriting and composition at an early age. He later pursued formal education while continuing to write music for various performers. Wikipedia
➤ Songwriting Career
Ram wrote numerous popular songs, including works recorded by The Platters and other vocal groups. His compositions often blended traditional pop structures with emerging vocal-group styles of the era. Wikipedia
Ram wrote numerous popular songs, including works recorded by The Platters and other vocal groups. His compositions often blended traditional pop structures with emerging vocal-group styles of the era. Wikipedia
➤ Artist Management
In addition to songwriting, Buck Ram played a significant role in managing and guiding recording artists. His involvement helped shape the careers of several successful vocal groups during the 1950s. Wikipedia
In addition to songwriting, Buck Ram played a significant role in managing and guiding recording artists. His involvement helped shape the careers of several successful vocal groups during the 1950s. Wikipedia
➤ Notable Songs
Among his best-known songs are Only You and The Great Pretender, both of which achieved major commercial success and remain closely associated with mid-century popular music. Wikipedia
Among his best-known songs are Only You and The Great Pretender, both of which achieved major commercial success and remain closely associated with mid-century popular music. Wikipedia
➤ Legacy
Buck Ram’s contributions to songwriting and artist development helped shape the sound of American popular music during the postwar period. His work continues to be referenced in discussions of vocal-group history. Wikipedia
Buck Ram’s contributions to songwriting and artist development helped shape the sound of American popular music during the postwar period. His work continues to be referenced in discussions of vocal-group history. Wikipedia
Sources
Wikipedia — Buck Ram
Wikipedia — Buck Ram