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Ruby Murray
20,652 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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The Avons
17,391 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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Don Cornell
21,570 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
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Eve Boswell
17,888 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
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Gale Storm
13,209 listeners
Gale Storm (April 5, 1922 – June 27, 2009) was an American actress and singer who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, … read moreGale Storm (April 5, 1922 – June 27, 2009) was an American actress and singer who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show. Storm was born Josephine Owaissa Cottle in Bloomington i… read moreGale Storm (April 5, 1922 – June 27, 2009) was an American actress and singer who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show. Storm was born Josephine Owaissa Cottle in Bloomington in Victoria County, Texas. The youngest of five children, she… read more
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The Fontane Sisters
19,231 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&#x… read more
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Michael Holliday
31,831 listeners
Born Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his rela… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor i… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor in the Merchant Navy and, while on leave in New York, entered… read more
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David Whitfield
15,590 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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Gisele Mackenzie
5,757 listeners
Gisèle MacKenzie (January 10, 1927 - September 5, 2003) was a Canadian singer, most famous for her performances on the popular television p… read moreGisèle MacKenzie (January 10, 1927 - September 5, 2003) was a Canadian singer, most famous for her performances on the popular television program Your Hit Parade. She was born Gisèle Marie-Louise Marguerite LaFlèche in Winnipeg, Manitoba… read moreGisèle MacKenzie (January 10, 1927 - September 5, 2003) was a Canadian singer, most famous for her performances on the popular television program Your Hit Parade. She was born Gisèle Marie-Louise Marguerite LaFlèche in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and studied violin and voice at the Royal Conservatory in … read more
