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Betty Hutton
131,451 listeners
Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in s… read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. … read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. Starred in The Greatest Show on Earth, Annie Get Your Gun an… read more
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Bob Crosby And The Bobcats
66,686 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple of songs by this artist, "Way Back Home" and "… read more
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Tex Beneke
128,369 listeners
Tex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orches… read moreTex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orchestra with his easy going manner, casual sounding voice and mellifluous saxophone playing. One night… read moreTex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orchestra with his easy going manner, casual sounding voice and mellifluous saxophone playing. One night while riding to a gig with Glenn Miller in a car, they disc… read more
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Bob Crosby
98,186 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, Larry (1895-1975), Everett (born 1896), Ted (born 1900), Har… read more
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The Ink Spots
848,406 listeners
(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and r… read more(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They gained much acceptance in both the white community an… read more(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community largely due to the ballad style introduced… read more
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Johnny Mercer
224,568 listeners
John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is b… read moreJohn Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his… read moreJohn Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his own songs as well as those written by others. From the mid-… read more
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Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
135,180 listeners
Move over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole sw… read moreMove over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole swing era. From the late 30s to the late 40s he was the physical embodiment of the word success, wit… read moreMove over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole swing era. From the late 30s to the late 40s he was the physical embodiment of the word success, with eleven #1 records and thirty-five top tens! He starred in … read more
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The Andrews Sisters
561,516 listeners
The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; J… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All were born in Minnesota, United States to a Greek immigrant … read more
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Cole Porter
220,590 listeners
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical co… read moreCole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million F… read moreCole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchmen and Anything Goes, as well as songs like "Nigh… read more
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Kay Kyser
80,746 listeners
James Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known professionally as Kay Kyser, was an American bandleader and radio personality activ… read moreJames Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known professionally as Kay Kyser, was an American bandleader and radio personality active during the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Emily Royster Kyser (… read moreJames Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known professionally as Kay Kyser, was an American bandleader and radio personality active during the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Emily Royster Kyser (née Howell) and Paul Bynum Kyser, both pharmacists. His moth… read more