Frank Sinatra – I’ve Got You Under My Skin (1956) Francis Albert Sinatra (/sɪˈnɑːtrə/; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor who is generally viewed as one of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold... Continue Reading →
Music Monday – Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley – That’s All Right Mama (1954) Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance... Continue Reading →
Music Monday – Till the End of Time
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (/ˈkoʊmoʊ/; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943. To learn more about Perry Como check out his bio... Continue Reading →
Music Monday – A string of Pearls
"A String of Pearls" is a 1941 song composed by Jerry Gray[1] with lyrics by Eddie DeLange. It was notably recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on RCA Bluebird that November, becoming a #1 hit. The song is a big band and jazz standard. To learn more about Glenn Miller check out: https://www.biography.com/musician/glenn-miller https://youtu.be/sMf7tXOGp78
Music Monday – Nice Work if You Can Get It
The Andrews Sisters were an American close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), soprano Maxene Anglyn (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995), and mezzo-soprano Patricia "Patty" Marie (February 16, 1918 – January 30, 2013). The... Continue Reading →
Music Monday – Where the Blue of the Night
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide.He was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1930 to 1954. He made over 70 feature... Continue Reading →
Music Monday – West End Blues
West End Blues is one of the most famous recordings in the history of jazz for the following reasons: Armstrong's introduction showed how dazzling his skills as a trumpeter were; he laid the groundwork for jazz soloists to be considered true artists, the same as musicians in other styles of music and; the recording introduced... Continue Reading →