Vaughn Monroe
Despite an early talent for the trumpet, Vaughn Monroe's desire to become an opera singer eventually landed him almost ten number one hits during the '40s as well as a host of nicknames for his rich baritone, including "The Voice with Hairs on Its Chest" and "Old Leather Tonsils." Born in Akron, OH, Monroe moved to Wisconsin while still a child and focused on his trumpet talent for most of his boyhood. Another early ambition, to be an opera singer, resulted in his signing on as a vocalist with territory bands led by Austin Wylie, Larry Funk (for whom he made his recording debut) and Jack Marshand. While based in Boston with Marshand, Monroe formed his first orchestra and began recording for Victor's low-priced Bluebird label. One of his first singles, "There I Go," spent three weeks at the top of the Hit Parade in 1940. Though his orchestra was rather tame (even for the time), it was voted top college band that year. His longtime theme song "Racing with the Moon" debuted in 1941, and the following year-and-a-half brought no less than three number one hits: "My Devotion," "When the Lights Go on Again (All Over the World)," and "Let's Get Lost."
Monroe's first few years of recording had been quite successful, but all his biggest hits were yet to come. During 1945, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" both spent more than a month at the top of the charts. And his two biggest hits, "Ballerina" and "Riders in the Sky," came in 1947 and 1949, respectively. The latter, an old Western chestnut, presaged Monroe's attempt at moving into Hollywood's singing-cowboy genre with a couple of early-'50s B-movies including The Singing Guns and The Toughest Man in Arizona. He also disbanded his orchestra, and continued to work television and radio (he hosted Camel Caravan for many years). Except for a few mid-'50s novelties (including "They Were Doin' the Mambo" and "Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots"), Monroe never again hit the charts. He worked as a spokesman for RCA Victor, and continued to perform into the early '70s.
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The Great Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol. 4
Vocal Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 9 Oct 2013
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Magic Is the Moonlight
Vocal Jazz - Released by Jerden on 14 Oct 2014
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Lounge - Released by We Go Home Records on 24 Oct 2021
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You May Not Love Me / Just My Luck
Vocal Jazz - Released by DIZZY on 12 Oct 1945
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There's Music in the Land, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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The Great Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol. 4
Vocal Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 30 Oct 2013
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Toyland
Vocal Jazz - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 12 Sep 2014
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That Lucky Old Sun (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 06)
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 19 Dec 2018
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Golden Classics, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 1 Feb 2013
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Requestfully Yours, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 24 Sep 2013
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Requestfully Yours, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 24 Sep 2013
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Vaughn Monroe Anthology, Vol. 5
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 18 Jul 2013
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There's Music in the Land, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 5 May 2008
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The Ultimate Collection
Country - Released by H&H Music Ltd on 12 Aug 2012
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The Night Is Young
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on 1 Jan 2001
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The Vaughn Monroe Collection
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on 1 Jan 2000
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Melody Time
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on 1 Jan 1999
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The Very Best Of
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on 17 Aug 2004
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There, I've Said It Again
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 1 Feb 2013
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