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One of the truly great songwriters and all-round characters has just died. Chances are that lee Hazelwood will be best remember for “These Boots are Made for Walking” (a great song in itself). But there was more - far more - to this incredible writer, producer and performer.

After serving as a disk jockey during the Korean War, Lee Hazelwood was turning out hits in the late fifties already, working with Duane Eddy, Sanford Clark and others. He partnered with Lester Still, whose assistant Phil Spector was very much impressed by the use of reverb on “Movin’ and Groovin’”. Other major acts he had hits with include Dean Martin and a film with Frank Sinatra. The relationship with Nancy Sinatra was the longest, with hits “These Boots..” and “Did You Ever?” pulled from nine successful albums. Courtney Love, Primal Scream and Nick Cave are among the performers that covered his songs.

Hazelwood also released a large number of solo albums some only available in Sweden, where he had been living for some time.

For more about him, check The Times obituary.

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