Freddie Scott

Freddie Scott (April 24, 1933 – June 4, 2007) was an American soul singer and songwriter. His biggest hits were "Hey, Girl", a top ten US pop hit in 1963, and "Are You Lonely For Me", a no.1 hit on the R&B chart in early 1967.

Life and career

He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and sang in his grandmother's gospel group, Sally Jones & the Gospel Keyes, touring England with them at the age of 12. He studied medicine at the University of Rhode Island and then at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, but began singing again with the Swanee Quintet Juniors, and gave up his medical career.

In 1956 he recorded as a secular singer with the J&S label in New York City, releasing his first solo single "Running Home". He also wrote the top 10 R&B hit "I'll Be Spinning" for the label's duo, Johnnie & Joe, and his song "Baby I'm Sorry" was recorded by Ricky Nelson for his 1957 debut album Ricky. He was then called up to serve in Korea, but continued to record for small labels with little success. After leaving the military, he turned to songwriting, joining the Aldon Music publishing company set up by Al Nevins and Don Kirshner in the Brill Building, where he recorded many of his own demos and also worked as a producer with Erma Franklin. He also continued to release his own records, including "Baby, You're a Long Time Dead" for Joy Records (New York) in 1961.

Frederick Scott

Frederick Scott, Freddie Scott or Fred Scott may refer to:

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Freddie Scott (American football)

Freddie Lee Scott (born August 5, 1952 in Grady, Arkansas) is a former American football wide receiver who played from 1974 through 1983 in the National Football League. In 2001, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

His son, Freddie Scott II also played wide receiver for Penn State University, and in the NFL from 1996 through 1998 for the Detroit Lions and the Indianapolis Colts. Another son, Brandon Scott, played for Bowling Green State University. During 2008 when he played for the freshman team, Myles scored 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games. in 2009, Myles played AAu football for the Farmington Rockets. He played the positions of running back, slot receiver, cornerback, kick returner, punt returner, and kicker.

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Freddie Scott (British Army officer)

Major Frederic Balfour Scott MC (31 January 1922 – 15 April 2011) was a British Army officer who was awarded a Military Cross for gallantry whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (the 52nd) in Normandy during the Second World War.

Early life

Frederic Balfour Scott was born at Monifieth, Angus and educated at Fettes College, Edinburgh.

In 1940 he enlisted in the Army as a private in The Duke of Wellington's Regiment and was later commissioned into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and was posted to the 2nd Ox and Bucks (the 52nd).

Normandy 1944

Scott was a platoon commander on D-Day, 6 June 1944 and landed at Ranville at approximately 21.00hrs. He took part in the advance on Hérouvillette and Escoville and was with 2nd Ox and Bucks on Breville ridge until August.

On 25 August 1944 the 2nd Ox and Bucks were tasked to capture Manneville-la-Raoult which was heavily defended by a German Garrison. Scott's platoon came under attack by machine gun fire and grenades. An extract from the citation for his Military Cross reads: " During the action this officer's example, leadership and determination were largely responsible for the success of the action and were an inspiration to the men under him. "

Freddie Scott (footballer)

Frederick Hind "Freddie" Scott (6 October 1916 – September 1995) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for York City and Nottingham Forest, in non-League football for Fatfield Juniors and Washington Colliery Mechanics and was on the books of Bolton Wanderers and Bradford Park Avenue without making a league appearance. He was an England schools international.

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