Cecil Null

Cecil Allen Null (April 26, 1927 - August 26, 2001) was an American songwriter.[1] He began writing songs and singing publicly while serving in the Navy during World War II. After leaving the service, he performed with various groups on radio stations in Bristol, Virginia. He wrote the songs "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know"[2] and "I Found Out More Than You Ever Knew",[3] which became 1953 hits for The Davis Sisters and Betty Cody, respectively. On December 5, 1953, both songs were listed in Billboard`s top ten.[4]

Null became an expert at playing and designing autoharps and ultimately served as a consultant for a manufacturer of the instrument.[5]

Biography

Cecil Null was born in East War, West Virginia. Following his death from cancer August 26, 2001, he was buried at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Virginia.

Songs

References
  1. "Surefire Music - Cecil Null". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11.
  2. https://www.discogs.com/The-Davis-Sisters-Rock-A-Bye-Boogie-I-Forgot-More-Than-Youll-Ever-Know/master/951254
  3. https://www.discogs.com/Betty-Cody-I-Found-Out-More-Than-You-Ever-Knew-Dont-Believe-Everything-That-You-Read-About-Love/release/9672350
  4. "Billboard". 1953-12-05.
  5. "Cecil Null - Autoharp".
  6. https://www.discogs.com/The-Davis-Sisters-Rock-A-Bye-Boogie-I-Forgot-More-Than-Youll-Ever-Know/master/951254
  7. https://www.discogs.com/Betty-Cody-I-Found-Out-More-Than-You-Ever-Knew-Dont-Believe-Everything-That-You-Read-About-Love/release/9672350
  8. "www.faqs.org - Doc V2039 P4-470 & V2040 P3-665".
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