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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There, I've Said It Again
Jazz - Paru chez Lumi Entertainment le 1 févr. 2013
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The Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol.2
Jazz - Paru chez Firefly Entertainment le 1 sept. 2012
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The Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol. 1
Jazz - Paru chez Firefly Entertainment le 1 sept. 2012
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Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing No. 106 - EP: Down Memory Lane (Vaughn Monroe)
Jazz vocal - Paru chez Vintage Music le 21 mai 1950
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Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing Nº 43 - EPs Collectors "Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado" (Vaughn Monroe)
Jazz vocal - Paru chez Vintage Music le 21 mars 1958
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Vaughn Monroe All The Best
Blues - Paru chez Retro Music Box le 10 déc. 2019
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The Ultimate Collection
Pop - Paru chez Lumi OMP le 12 août 2012
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It's Easy To Remember
Jazz - Paru chez Editione Jazz IT le 27 janv. 2019
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Mule Train (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 10)
Jazz - Paru chez Music Manager le 19 déc. 2018
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There's Music in the Land, Vol. 1
Jazz - Paru chez Top Tracks le 30 oct. 2013
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Something Sentimental (Billboard Hot 100 - No 12)
Pop - Paru chez Music Manager le 3 déc. 2020
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Sound Off (The Duckworth Chant) (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 03)
Jazz - Paru chez Music Manager le 19 déc. 2018
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Seems Like Old Times
Jazz - Paru chez Redwood Records le 28 avr. 2014
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The Great Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol. 1
Jazz vocal - Paru chez Top Tracks le 30 oct. 2013
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Just a Blue Serge Suit (Billboard Hot 100 - No 17)
Pop - Paru chez Music Manager le 3 déc. 2020
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In My Dreams (Billboard Hot 100 - No 20)
Pop - Paru chez Music Manager le 3 déc. 2020
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Fishin' for the Moon (Billboard Hot 100 - No 11)
Jazz - Paru chez Music Manager le 3 déc. 2020
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