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Arthur Lyman news - 26 february 2002: World-renowned mood musician Arthur Lyman died Sunday night at St. Francis Medical Center-West's hospice, after a battle with throat cancer. He was 70.Known for his vibraphone stylings, bird songs and bells, Lyman helped turn exotic music into a national trend in the 1950s and 1960s, producing more than 30 albums and almost 400 singles and earning three gold albums. In 1957, Lyman recorded "Yellow Bird," a Haitian folk song. The song made the Billboard charts, peaking at #4 in 1961. Longtime friend, colleague and sometimes rival Martin Denny said Lyman was "probably one of the best on the island." Arthur Lyman links - Arthur Lyman @ Spaceagepop.com- Illustrated Arthur Lyman discography - Arthur Lyman @ Wikipedia - Profile: Arthur Lyman - Arthur Lyman obit @ Startribune.com - Arthur Lyman @ Jazzhouse.org - Arthur Lyman @ Hall of Records - Buy Arthur Lyman CDs at Amazon.com - Buy Arthur Lyman downloads at |