Norrie Paramor

Norrie Paramor (15 May 1914 – 9 September 1979) was a British record producer, composer, arranger, and orchestral conductor. Although the term "producer" was not in circulation at the time Paramor started producing records (the usual term being Artiste and Repertoire Manager or A&R Man), he effectively began this role in 1952 when he became Recording Director for EMI's Columbia Records. Paramor produced hit singles for Cliff Richard, The Shadows and Frank Ifield among others. Until George Martin produced Candle In The Wind 97 for Sir Elton John, Paramor and Martin jointly held the record for having produced the most Number 1 hit singles, despite Paramor's death 18 years earlier. Paramor recorded one of the biggest-selling albums from...