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 Very Thought Of You
Pop - Released by Classic Records on 19 Nov 2010
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Vaughn Monroe, Golden Classics Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 Sep 2012
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The Ulitmate Collection
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 4 Jul 2012
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Vaughn Monroe: His Greatest Hits & Sings the Great Themes of Famous Bands and Famous Singers (In Stereo)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Sepia on 9 Jun 2017
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In The Middle Of The House (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, September 23, 1956)
Pop - Released by SOFA - AV Catalog DD on 15 Jan 2021
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Ghost Riders In The Sky
Pop - Released by Classic Records on 15 Nov 2010
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Seems Like Old Times (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 07)
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 19 Dec 2018
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Riders In The Sky/Ballerina/Racing With The Moon (Medley/Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, May 9, 1965)
Pop - Released by SOFA - AV Catalog DD on 26 Nov 2021
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Airs de films (Mono Version)
Pop - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1957
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Vaughn Monroe, Golden Classics Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 Sep 2012
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Kokomo, Indiana (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 10)
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 19 Dec 2018
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The Best of Vaughn Monroe
Blues - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 10 Dec 2019
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Hollywood Walk of Fame - Vaughn Monroe (The Years 1940 - 1960)
Pop - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 6 Aug 2014
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in2Christmas - Volume 1
Christmas Music - Released by Play Digital on 4 Nov 2010
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Loyalty and All That
Pop - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 12 Aug 2014
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The Great Vaughn Monroe Collection, Vol. 3
Vocal Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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Queen Of The Senior Prom (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, May 9, 1965)
Pop - Released by SOFA - AV Catalog DD on 26 Nov 2021
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Golden Classics, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 1 Feb 2013
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