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Craig Douglas
33,809 listeners
England during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tail… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents.… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents. Craig Douglas was one of the better of these and has proved… read more
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Frankie Vaughan
32,274 listeners
Frankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson t… read moreFrankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson to a Jewish family in Liverpool, England. The name Vaughan came from a grandmother whose first gran… read moreFrankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson to a Jewish family in Liverpool, England. The name Vaughan came from a grandmother whose first grandson he was, who used to call Frank "my number one"… read more
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Eden Kane
15,434 listeners
Like Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some intere… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy". This was played almost as often as Horace Batchelor&… read more
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The Avons
17,404 listeners
There were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A Briti… read moreThere were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A British pop music vocal group, composed of Valerie Murtagh (born 1936, Willesden, London) and Elaine Mu… read moreThere were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A British pop music vocal group, composed of Valerie Murtagh (born 1936, Willesden, London) and Elaine Murtagh, (born 1940, County Cork, Eire) and they were original… read more
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Ruby Murray
20,663 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
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Jimmy Young
11,386 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
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Mark Wynter
12,949 listeners
Mark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jean… read moreMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wikiMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wiki
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David Whitfield
15,593 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
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Eve Boswell
17,897 listeners
Eve Boswell (1922 - 1998) was a successful pop singer in Britain in the 1950s. She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who… read moreEve Boswell (1922 - 1998) was a successful pop singer in Britain in the 1950s. She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who toured worldwide. Educated in Switzerland, she studied piano before joining her parents on tour a… read moreEve Boswell (1922 - 1998) was a successful pop singer in Britain in the 1950s. She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who toured worldwide. Educated in Switzerland, she studied piano before joining her parents on tour as The Three Hugos. When World War II was declared, the famil… read more
