Songs written by Starr were recorded by a number of artists, including Jackie Wilson, The Kingston Trio, Teresa Brewer, Nelson Riddle, Chet Atkins, Kay Starr and Connie Francis.
Kay Starr in her 1977 Cry By Night/Losers Weepers album
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The best-selling version of the song was recorded by Kay Starr in 1954.
He served as personal musical director for stars of the era that included Paul Anka, Johnny Mathis, Jack Jones, Patti Page, Shari Lewis, Kay Starr and many others.
"Happy Days and Lonely Nights" has also been recorded by Ken Dodd, Anneke Grönloh, Dick James, Ginger Rogers, Kathy Kirby, Duke Special and Kay Starr with instrumental versions by UK pianist Billy Thorburn (recorded 2 November 1954), Max Bygraves, Russ Conway, Ted Heath and Phil Tate.
His father was Big Dave Cavanaugh an American composer, arranger, musician and producer of Frank Sinatra, Nat "King" Cole, Peggy Lee, Kay Starr, and Nancy Wilson.