60 Crooner artists in blog:
The Crooners is an epithet for artists of the early to mid 1920s through the 1950s, all of whom can be characterized by a distinctive soft, subtle style — or in other words, “crooning.” These artists were generally accompanied by a band (or, think of jazz ensembles of the early 20th century) or more like a simple piano piece.
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Avalon, Frankie (1940- ). “Venus” Posts 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/PIb3VCbBrHo) (RQ 10).
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Bell, William (1939- ). “Tryin to Love Two” Post 6 (https://youtu.be/3ks8m7LKJm0) (RQ 10).
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Bennett, Tony. (1926- ) “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” Post 30 (https://youtu.be/QIowMwbHTSI) (RQ 10).
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A decade ago, jazz icon Tony Bennett and pop superstar Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) (1986- ) struck up one of the great Odd Couple partnerships in recent music history. Singing together first on his album Duets II- “Lady is a Tramp” (https://youtu.be/ZPAmDULCVrU) (RQ 10), and then on their co- album, Cheek to Cheek (https://youtu.be/G46O8YiLHXI) (RQ 10), Bennett and Gaga made history on the charts while proving some things never go out of style. Now, with Love For Sale, Bennett and Gaga are serving up another round but with a poignant twist: It may be Bennett’s final album. He’s 95, and has been living with Alzheimers disease. One of the cuts on the album is “I Get a Kick Out of You:” (https://youtu.be/iTdHQ065A_o) on August 6, 2021.
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Brown, Maxine (1939- ). “All in My Mind” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/muck0gnVPHY) (RQ 9).
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Brye, Betsy (1949- ). “Sleepwalk” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/xGc7oRXObCs) (RQ 7).
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Burnette, Johnny (1934-1964). Career cut short due to a boat crash. “Dreamin” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/TnkjOHVK-H4) (RQ 10).
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Capoldi, Lewis (24 yrs old). “Before You Go” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/Jtauh8GcxBY) (RQ 10).
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Carr, James (1942-2001). “Forgetting You” Post 6 (https://youtu.be/YYlx5Fc6nZ0) (RQ 10).
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Cher Sarkisian (1946- ). “Believe” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/nZXRV4MezEw) (RQ 10).
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Clapton, Eric (1945- ). “Tears in Heaven” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/CoOp12ayIVg ) (RQ 10+).
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Cline, Patsy (1932-1963). Her plane, flown by her experienced manager, crashed and killed her.“Crazy” Posts 12 & 36 (https://youtu.be/MbnrdCS57d0) (RQ 10).
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Cole, Nat King (1919-1965). “Mona Lisa & Unforgettable” Posts 18, 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/NIDX18Xl16s) (RQ 8).
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Collins, Phil (1951- ). “In the Air Tonight” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/YkADj0TPrJA) (RQ 10).
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Como, Perry (1912-2001). “Round and Round” Posts 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/L6G1v4zADjI) (RQ 10).
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Darin, Bobby (1936-1973). “Dream Lover & Beyond the Sea” Posts 30, 33 & 56 (https://youtu.be/wVHAQX5sSaU) (RQ 9).
“Because They’re Young”
https://youtu.be/KEgdlhZoH34
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Davis, Mac (1942-2020). “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/vtamk3rcShc) (RQ 10+).
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Degryse, Justin (14 yrs old). “Lovely” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/tDNfPUAF14U) (RQ 8).
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Desmond, Johnny (1919-1985). “So Nice to be Your Neighbor” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/gQI665Pb5U8) (RQ 9).
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Diamond, Neil (1941- ). “Greatest Hits” Post 56 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDQMnpRXTYXY5JQ&playnext=1) (RQ 10).
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Thomas Jefferson Edwards (October 15, 1922 – October 23, 1969) was an American singer and songwriter. His most successful record was the multi-million-selling song “It’s All in the Game”, (https://youtu.be/Y_DWxUb0vjs) (RQ 10) becoming the first African-American to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Born in Richmond, Virginia. He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show, on September 14, 1958. The song was composedby then-future U.S. Vice-President Charles G. Dawes in 1911 as “Melody in A Major” with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman. Edwards originally recorded and charted the song in 1951, but it climbed to only no. 18. The better-known 1958 version was on the same record label (MGM) and was backed by the same orchestra leader (Leroy Holmes), but with a different arrangement more suited to the rock and roll-influenced style of the time. As well as topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the song also got to number one on the R&B chart and the UK Singles Chart. The single sold over 3.5 million copies globally, earning gold discstatus. The gold disc was presented in November 1958. Also on 1958, he recorded “Please Love Me Forever” (https://youtu.be/DVjqnEmh2cs) which charted No61. His second biggest hit was his 1959 re-recording of “Please, Mr. Sun” (https://youtu.be/bycxE1aYPYU) (TQ 10). It was written by Ramon Martin Getzov and Sid Frank. The song reached #11. Also, “Love Is All We Need” (https://youtu.be/Z5yC73cnIcY) (RQ 10) which reached #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Fisher, Eddie (1928-2010). “I Need You Now” Post 1 (https://youtu.be/Oy-JLPpNte4) (RQ 10).
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Francis, Connie (1937- ). “Who’s Sorry Now” Posts 29, 33 & 36 (https://youtu.be/i9QEAtcz3o8) (RQ 10).
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Gibbs, Georgia (1918-2006). “Kiss of Fire” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/CJbcQBQHWOE) (RQ 10).
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Gore, Leslie (1946-2015). “You Don’t Own Me” Post 2 (https://youtu.be/cTpvirQ-hPA) (RQ 10).
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Holliday, Billie (1915-1959). She died at only 44 from cirrhosis. “Summertime” Post 18 (https://youtu.be/THflqYOqm3A) (RQ 8).
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Humperdinck, Engelbert (1936- ). “Release Me” Posts 31 & 33 (https://youtu.be/gB-szamMr6s) (RQ 9).
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Istel, Richard (21 yrs old). “Stay” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/eraXYpTy1PI) (RQ 8).
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James, Etta (1938-2012). “At Last” Posts 36 & 38 (https://youtu.be/S-cbOl96RFM) (RQ 10).
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Jones, Tom (1940- ). “Its Not Unusual” Posts 31 & 33 (https://youtu.be/k-HdGnzYdFQ) (RQ 10).
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Kallen, Kitty (1921-2016). “In the Chapel in the Moonlight” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/pzC3Qhe7S_U) (RQ 8).
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Kim, Andy (1946- ). “Baby I Love You” Post 5 (https://youtu.be/kdrpRKiVwi8) (RQ 10).
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King, Ben E. (1938-2015). “Stand by Me” Post 5 (https://youtu.be/hwZNL7QVJjE) (RQ 10).
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Laine, Frankie (1913-2007). “I Believe” Posts 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/FDMYMbj8_4A) (RQ 10).
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Lee, Brenda (1944- ). “I’m Sorry” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/BGLR25EJtfE) (RQ 10).
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Lester, Ketty (1934- ). “Love Letters” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/a4WYgS8H9tA) (RQ 10).
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London, Julie (1926-2000). “Cry Me a River” Post 35 (https://youtu.be/gCGNYJOrebA) (RQ 9).
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LuLu – Marie Lawrie (1948- ). “To Sir with Love” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/1pFtAfEpZRM) (RQ 10).
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Lynn, Barbara (1942- ). “You’ll Lose a Good Thing” Post 6 (https://youtu.be/-fk6lgA10MQ) (RQ 9). Left-handed lead guitar.
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Lynn, Vera (1917-2020). “My Son My Son” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/1UoB94tLdpc) (RQ 8).
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Lynne, Gloria (1929-2013). “I Wish You Love” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/LqFHesriZpA) (RQ 10).
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Manilow, Barry (1943- ). “Greatest Hits” Post 56 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDQMc9QX_Z-lDYc&playnext=1) (RQ 10).
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March, Little Peggy (1948- ). “I Will Follow Him” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/jgPMYQTINNk) (RQ 8).
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Mathis, Johnny (1935- ). “Chances Are” Posts 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/NEH3uqbpsm8) (RQ 9).
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Martin, Dean (1917-1995). “That’s Amore” Posts 29 & 33 (https://youtu.be/OnFlx2Lnr9Q) (RQ 10).
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McKenzie, Scott (1939-2012). “San Francisco” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/7I0vkKy504U) (RQ 9).
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McNicholl, Dara (12 yrs old). “Nothing Compares to You” Post 37 (https://youtube.com/watch?v=kZy95f_cngM&feature=share) (RQ 9).
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Mercer, Johnny (1909-1976). “Autumn Leaves” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/VX8PPyZNiq0) (RQ 10+).
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Midler, Bette (1945- ). “The Rose” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/2fnaFzFluM0) (RQ 10).
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Mimms, Garnett (1933- ). “For Your Precious Love” Post 6 (https://youtu.be/aVv2wsyqfVs) (RQ 10+).
“The More I See You”
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Paris, Fred(1936-2022) (& The Satins). “In the Still of the Night” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/MRb1-SAAIzs) (RQ 9).
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Parke, Ronan (14 yrs old). “Fellin Good” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/KzUl2eiKx5E) (RQ 9).
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Pitney, Gene (1940-2006). “Only Love Can Break a Heart” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/71ctQukD5ZA) (RQ 8).
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Powell, Jane (1929-2021). “True Love” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/NLXm8DxOs78)
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Rabbone, Jordan (14 yrs old). “What About Us” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/kvlM4y2IfJM) (RQ 9).
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Randazzo, Teddy (1935-2003). “Teenage Senorita” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/AsOudbJgNYo) (RQ 9).
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Reynolds, Debbie (1932-2016). “Tammy” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/04tUSchumE0) (RQ 10+).
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Righteous Brothers (Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield) Active 1962-1971. “Unchained Melody” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/IYj2hex99gY) (RQ 8).
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Rivers, Johnny (1942- ). “Mountain of Love” Posts 10 & 33 (https://youtu.be/-DPqAvtPTIE) (RQ 8).
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Ruel (Vincent van Dijk). Nineteen years old. “Don’t Tell Me” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/DsYqnA13zF4) (RQ 10).
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Russell, Leon – pianist. (1942-2016) “A Song for You” Post 19 (https://youtu.be/4lKnb5IEATg) (RQ 10+).
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Scott, Freddie (1933-2007). “Hey Girl” Post 6 (https://youtu.be/y_ajTwJGU-U) (RQ 10).
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“My True Love”
https://youtu.be/Ihczg3RFZ-E
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Sefeden, Xhemaj. “Everything I Wanted” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/4mDXSNDGNkM) (RQ 9).
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Simone, Nina (1933-2003). “I Loves You Porgy” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/74EUydjLy9U) (RQ 10+).
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Sinatra, Frank (1915-1998). “My Way & Young at Heart” Posts 29, 33 & 38 (https://youtu.be/qQzdAsjWGPg) (RQ 10).
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Sommer, Bert (1949-1990). Appeared in the musical Hair. “She’s Gone” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/IAP3m9WfvHo) (RQ 8).
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Souther, J. D. (1945- ) “You’re Only Lonely” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/quglprlSQ8k) (RQ 9).
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Stafford, Jo. (1917-2008) “You Belong to Me” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/zQfF84ackMM) (RQ 10).
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Sledge, Percy (1940-2015). “When a Man Loves a Woman” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/KwPxhWU1koE) (RQ 10).
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Streisand, Barbara (1942- ). “Evergreen” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/udLeOOy6em4) (RQ 10).
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Stevens, Connie (1938- ). “Sixteen Reasons” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/gATwzVx1lCs) (RQ 10).
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The Crests (1954- ). “Sixteen Candles” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/1JEuCF4QOZs) (RQ 10).
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The Danleers (1958-1964). “One Summer Night” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/QT4LJxBBaF0) (RQ 10).
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The Lettermen (1959-). “When I Fall in Love” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/cbL8VsbqKHk) (RQ 8).
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The Platters (1952- ). “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/H2di83WAOhU) (RQ 10).
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Thomas, Carla (1942- ). “Gee Whiz & Greatest Hits” Posts 6 & 36 (https://youtu.be/PZTEm47v4Mo) (RQ 10).
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Thomas, Irma (1941- ). “Wish Someone Would Care” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/YUrxs2K7UYY) (RQ 9).
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Vaughn, Sarah (1924-1990). “If You Could See Me Now” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/IqXr–IQ_kA) (RQ 10).
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Vee, Bobby (1943-2016). “Run to Him” 36 (https://youtu.be/Y6x7D0-qiUs) (RQ 10).
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Vinton, Bobby (1935- ). “Roses Are Red” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/HRFVpEMlz-8) (RQ 10+)
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Wilson, Jackie (1934-1984). “Lonely Tear Drops” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/J9vG5BhOKaY) (RQ 10).
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Yuro, Timi (1940-2004). “I’m So Hurt” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/7C2JYGKcb6Y) (RQ 10).
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