Introduction The late traditional pop singer Cathy Carr (1936-1988) was a Bronx, New York native who started her entertainment career as a child performer on The Children’s Hour. As an adult, she went on to etch several placements on the Billboard pop music chart during the 50s music era. However, “Ivory Tower” … Read more
Introduction to The Four Lads One of the notable Canadian groups who made waves during the 50s music scene in the United States were The Four Lads. The traditional pop group hailed from Toronto, Ontario, from where they got one of their first names as the Otnorots (“Toronto” spelled backwards). The group … Read more
Introduction to Sunny Gale Sunny Gale (born Selma Sega on February 20, 1927 in Clayton, New Jersey) is a former traditional pop singer who was popular in the 50s music scene. Her first record was “Wheel Of Fortune,” released on a small label Derby. It sold very well that it became her … Read more
Introduction to Rod Lauren Rod Lauren (birth name Roger Lawrence Strunk) was an American actor and singer. As a singer, he went down to being one of the one-hit wonders via the Billboard Hot 100 charter “If I Had a Girl” in 1960. Lauren performed that song on The Ed Sullivan Show … Read more
Introduction to Jo Ann Campbell Jo Ann Campbell is an American retired pop/R&B/country singer-songwriter, particularly active in the 50s music era. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1938. Campbell was a former dancer, starting from school participation as a drum majorette. Then she toured Europe as a dancer in the early … Read more
Introduction to Joni James Joni James is a 50s music era traditional pop singer known for her crystal-clear sweet vocals. Born into an Italian family as Giovanna Carmella Babbo, James studied drama and ballet in her teens. In 1952 she was signed by MGM. Her first single, “Why Don’t You Believe Me?” … Read more
Introduction to Gogi Grant Gogi Grant (born Myrtle Aubrey Arinsberg in 1924) is an American singer and recording artist who figured prominently in the 50s music scene. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved with her family in Los Angeles, California where she also started her singing career. While in her teens, she … Read more
Get to know Kitty Kallen at a glance Kitty Kallen is an American popular singer whose career is active in the 1940s (where she performed with several big band acts) until the early 60s. Since in her adolescence she had been the lead singer with the big bands of Artie Shaw, Jan … Read more
Career summary on Johnny Desmond Johnny Desmond was an American traditional pop singer, born Detroit, Michigan. His notable hits were “Guilty”, “Because Of You”, “Nina Never Knew”, “Woman”, “Play Me Hearts and Flowers”, “Yellow Rose Of Texas”, and “Sixteen Tons”, among many others. Other artists’ version of Desmond’s recordings were more popular; … Read more
Short career summary on the Ames Brothers The Ames Brothers are one of the most commercially successful artists during the 50s music era. The group consisted of Vic, Joe, Gene & Ed Urick. They were the four of nine children born to David and Sarah Urick of Malden, MA. Their parents were … Read more
Introduction Jill Corey is a American traditional pop singer. She had been singing since she was younger and was already participating in local singing contests. She signed a contract with Columbia when she was just 17 years old. Her career was highlighted with several appearances on television on The Ed Sullivan Show, … Read more
Introduction to the DeCastro Sisters The DeCastro Sisters were a 1950s Cuban-American traditional pop vocal trio consisting of sisters Peggy DeCastro, Babette DeCastro and Cherie DeCastro. Their first single was 1955’s “Teach Me Tonight”, which remained their biggest hit in their career. They also had other hits but their only other Top … Read more