Pbb, Not to argue, but I don't think Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella, Shirley, Nat and countless others-who covered many of his songs- considered him another F&T(not to insult them either).
Spanish Eyes, Danke Schoen, Red Roses were among his many well loved compositions.
Spanish Eyes, Danke Schoen, Red Roses were among his many well loved compositions.