Born December 25, 1913· New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
† Died May 19, 1999
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Born in New Orleans, Candido began his entertainment training as a bassist and vocalist with Ted Fio Rito’s big band, later joining Louis Prima’s group after a childhood friendship. His resonant four-octave speaking voice soon made him a radio staple, most famously delivering the catchphrase “I’m feelin’ mighty low” on Jimmy Durante’s program, a line that even appeared in a Bugs Bunny cartoon and…
