Nelson Riddle Professions : Composer Born : June 1, 1921 Died : October 6, 1985 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Nelson Riddle He taught me everything I know. Every note I write I learned from that man upstairs. People rave over my arranging today, and I just think to myself, God bless Tommy Dorsey. If it hadn't been for him, I never could have done it. Nelson Riddle writing men thinking Similar Authors Igor Stravinsky composer Irving Berlin composer Brian Ferneyhough composer Bryce Dessner composer Bradley Joseph composer Boudleaux Bryant composer All Authors