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Don Cornell
19,534 listeners
Don Cornell was a popular Italian-American balladeer from the early 1940s (with the Sammy Kaye orchestra) to his last nationally-charted so… read moreDon Cornell was a popular Italian-American balladeer from the early 1940s (with the Sammy Kaye orchestra) to his last nationally-charted song in 1958, "Play Some Music For Broken Hearts", which appeared in the Cashbox magazine … read moreDon Cornell was a popular Italian-American balladeer from the early 1940s (with the Sammy Kaye orchestra) to his last nationally-charted song in 1958, "Play Some Music For Broken Hearts", which appeared in the Cashbox magazine top 100. Along the way, million or near-million sellers incl… read more -
The Fontane Sisters
18,200 listeners
The Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing … read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 th… read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane… read more -
Joan Weber
6,179 listeners
Joan Weber (born 12 December 1935 in Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA - 13 May 1981) was an American popular music singer, a one-hit-wonder with … read moreJoan Weber (born 12 December 1935 in Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA - 13 May 1981) was an American popular music singer, a one-hit-wonder with "Let Me Go, Lover!". Weber married to a young bandleader. She was pregnant in 1954 when … read moreJoan Weber (born 12 December 1935 in Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA - 13 May 1981) was an American popular music singer, a one-hit-wonder with "Let Me Go, Lover!". Weber married to a young bandleader. She was pregnant in 1954 when she was introduced to Eddie Joy, a manager, who in turn intr… read more -
Joni James
16,896 listeners
Joni James was born Giovanna Joan Carmella Babbo on Sept. 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL. In her early years, she studied drama & ballet. Afte… read moreJoni James was born Giovanna Joan Carmella Babbo on Sept. 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL. In her early years, she studied drama & ballet. After high school she toured Canada with a dance group. After taking a job as a chorus girl, she decid… read moreJoni James was born Giovanna Joan Carmella Babbo on Sept. 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL. In her early years, she studied drama & ballet. After high school she toured Canada with a dance group. After taking a job as a chorus girl, she decided to pursue a singing career. MGM executives saw her in a T… read more -
Gogi Grant
18,366 listeners
Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg (September 20, 1924 – March 10, 2016), known as Gogi Grant, was an American popular singer. She is best known for h… read moreMyrtle Audrey Arinsberg (September 20, 1924 – March 10, 2016), known as Gogi Grant, was an American popular singer. She is best known for her No. 1 hit in 1956, "The Wayward Wind". Grant was born as Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg in P… read moreMyrtle Audrey Arinsberg (September 20, 1924 – March 10, 2016), known as Gogi Grant, was an American popular singer. She is best known for her No. 1 hit in 1956, "The Wayward Wind". Grant was born as Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the eldest of six children of Rus… read more -
David Whitfield
15,328 listeners
David Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s. In his day he was fabulously popular and sang to capacity crowds. He appeared on the … read moreDavid Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s. In his day he was fabulously popular and sang to capacity crowds. He appeared on the Ed Sullivan show several times with great aplomb. In the later 1950s his style of singing had to c… read moreDavid Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s. In his day he was fabulously popular and sang to capacity crowds. He appeared on the Ed Sullivan show several times with great aplomb. In the later 1950s his style of singing had to compete with the likes of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley ,and by … read more -
The Four Knights
13,254 listeners
Most black gospel groups that sang in the ‘40s or ‘50s and then changed their musical direction, changed it to rhythm and blues. The Four … read moreMost black gospel groups that sang in the ‘40s or ‘50s and then changed their musical direction, changed it to rhythm and blues. The Four Knights, however, were a refined gospel group that became a refined pop blues group. Actually they… read moreMost black gospel groups that sang in the ‘40s or ‘50s and then changed their musical direction, changed it to rhythm and blues. The Four Knights, however, were a refined gospel group that became a refined pop blues group. Actually they started out in 1943 as the Southland Jubilee Singers in Cha… read more -
Jimmy Young
11,062 listeners
Sir Leslie Ronald "Jimmy" Young CBE (21 September 1921 – 7 November 2016) was an English singer and radio personality. Early in h… read moreSir Leslie Ronald "Jimmy" Young CBE (21 September 1921 – 7 November 2016) was an English singer and radio personality. Early in his career he had two number ones and several other top ten hits in the UK chart, but he became bet… read moreSir Leslie Ronald "Jimmy" Young CBE (21 September 1921 – 7 November 2016) was an English singer and radio personality. Early in his career he had two number ones and several other top ten hits in the UK chart, but he became better known for his long-running show on BBC Radio Two. Young … read more -
Ruby Murray
19,493 listeners
Ruby Murray was born in Belfast on the 29th of March 1935. On a tour of Northern Ireland as a child singer in variety shows, she was spo… read moreRuby Murray was born in Belfast on the 29th of March 1935. On a tour of Northern Ireland as a child singer in variety shows, she was spotted by producer Richard Afton who encouraged her to go for a career in show business and she made… read moreRuby Murray was born in Belfast on the 29th of March 1935. On a tour of Northern Ireland as a child singer in variety shows, she was spotted by producer Richard Afton who encouraged her to go for a career in show business and she made her TV debut at the age of 12 despite the laws regarding ch… read more -
Jim Lowe
17,746 listeners
Jim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door… read moreJim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door". He also served as a disc jockey and radio host and personality, and has been considered a… read moreJim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door". He also served as a disc jockey and radio host and personality, and has been considered an expert on the popular music of the 1940s and 1950s. Born i… read more