Vaughn Monroe
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Vaughn Wilton Monroe, born on October 7, 1911 in Akron, Ohio, was an American singer and big band leader known for his baritone voice. He graduated from Jeannette High School in Pennsylvania in 1929. Vaughn Monroe formed his first orchestra in Boston in 1940 and began recording for RCA Victor's subsidiary label, Bluebird. His breakthrough came with the release of "Racing With the Moon" (1941), which sold over 1 million copies by 1952 and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA. Vaughn Monroe's career spanned several decades, during which he released notable albums such as Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1945) and The Battle Of New Orleans (1959). His other hits included "There I've Said It Again" (1945), "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" (1946), and "Ballerina" (1947). He also had a successful radio career, hosting programs like Camel Caravan. He appeared in several films, including Meet the People (1944) and Singing Guns (1950). Monroe's orchestra featured notable musicians such as Bucky Pizzarelli. After leaving performing, he remained with RCA as a television spokesperson and talent scout. Vaughn Monroe died on May 21, 1973, in Florida. He received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for recording and another for radio performance.
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- Racing With The Moon
- There, I've Said It Again
- There I Go
- Riders In The Sky
- We Could Make Such Beautiful Music
- Anniversary Song
- My Devotion
- They Were Doin' The Mambo by Vaughn Monroe
- Hercules
- Lady Love featuring Vaughn Monroe
- Idaho State Fair featuring Vaughn Monroe
- Ballerina
- This Heart of Mine
- Snowy White Snow and Jingle Bells by Vaughn Monroe
- He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- What The World Needs Now Is Love
- There! I've Said It Again
- Riders In The Sky - A Cowboy Legend (Digitally Remastered)
- Ballerina
- Stompin' at the Savoy
- Foot Stompin'
- School Is Out
- Candy Man
