Marty Gold

Marty Gold

Marty Gold Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2011.
Gold, Marty
December 26, 1915 - January 14, 2011
Marty Gold, a musical arranger and composer whose career spanned more than five decades and included scores of recordings of his own studio orchestra and collaborations with singers, instrumentalists, and pop culture icons of the 20th century, died on January 14 in Agoura Hills, Ca. As a composer, one of his prominent successes was "Tell Me Why," which launched hit records for The Four Aces and Eddie Fisher.

He is survived by his wife, Helen (Jackie); his brother, Arthur; his daughters, Bonnie, Wendy, and Lori; his sons, Daniel and Michael; nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

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