Ray Noble

Biography

Ray Noble was a renowned English jazz and big band musician, bandleader, and composer, best known for his signature tune "The Very Thought of You" and the iconic song "Cherokee". He also wrote lyrics and music for numerous popular songs during the British dance band era, collaborating with notable artists such as Al Bowlly. A versatile performer, Noble transitioned from radio to television and film, working alongside comedy legends like Edgar Bergen's Mortimer Snerd and Burns & Allen.