Rick Shorter was an influential American songwriter, music producer, and author born on May 1, 1934. Active primarily during the 1960s, he produced and arranged music for artists such as Ciska Peters, Big Dee Irwin, and Galt MacDermot. His works were covered by notable groups like Ola & the Janglers and The Five Tornados. A highlight of his career was the hit song "If I Call You By Some Name" for The Paupers. Later in the 1970s, he returned to his Seventh-day Adventist faith, becoming involved with the church.
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Meaning of the name - Rick
powerful ruler, brave warrior
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Rick Shorter belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: California
Cause of Death: cerebrovascular disease
Occupation: record producer | singer
Spouses: Gwen
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 37 | 11 Taurus 34 | 7 Leo 46 |
| Moon | 9 Sagittarius 33 | 5 Cancer 46 | 18 Aries 41 |
| Mercury | 27 Aries 55 | 16 Aries 29 | 18 Cancer 21 |
| Venus | 25 Pisces 2 | 0 Aries 34 | 9 Cancer 31 |
| Mars | 6 Taurus 45 | 5 Leo 55 | 10 Cancer 34 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 13 | 21 Gemini 31 | 16 Libra 39 |
| Saturn | 27 Aquarius 10 | 27 Pisces 50 | 26 Aquarius 17 |
| Uranus | 28 Aries 9 | 26 Taurus 22 | 1 Taurus 26 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 41 | 1 Aries 7 | 10 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 39 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 24 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 10 | 25 Pisces 6 | 10 Aquarius 21 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 10 | 25 Virgo 6 | 10 Leo 21 |
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