Ted Daryll, born Theodore Henry Meister on January 5, 1940, was an influential American songwriter and record producer, known for hits like 'She Cried' which reached No.5 on the Hot 100. He collaborated with notable artists and wrote successful songs sung by Jerry Butler and the Persuasions. Daryll also produced tracks for various musicians, contributing significantly to the music industry. He passed away on March 16, 2021, in Akron, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of memorable music.
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Meaning of the name - Ted
wealthy guardian, wealthy protector
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Ted Daryll belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Mount Vernon, New York
Place of Death: Akron
Educated At: Stepinac High School
Occupation: songwriter | record producer
Employers: songwriting company in New York City | producer for Peggy March, Zager and Evans, Rare Silk, Bud Shank, Stan Kenton
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Capricorn 13 | 15 Capricorn 22 | 10 Aries 50 |
| Moon | 28 Scorpio 10 | 16 Leo 8 | 22 Capricorn 42 |
| Mercury | 29 Sagittarius 5 | 5 Capricorn 54 | 17 Pisces 8 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 8 | 15 Capricorn 8 | 25 Taurus 41 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 9 | 16 Capricorn 18 | 29 Taurus 17 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aries 41 | 20 Cancer 44 | 19 Aries 5 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 38 | 26 Pisces 22 | 1 Taurus 30 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 11 | 27 Taurus 50 | 19 Taurus 42 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 30 | 29 Pisces 34 | 23 Virgo 41 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 9 | 2 Aquarius 51 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 25 Libra 18 | 11 Pisces 55 | 20 Libra 44 |
| Ketu | 25 Aries 18 | 11 Virgo 55 | 20 Aries 44 |
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