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The American Idol of its day! Singer presents The Sounds of '68 (Aug. 20, 1968) was a TV special with 9 singers competing for prizes and recording contracts. The show was hosted by Ed Ames and Aretha Franklin was the special guest star. Swinging London, Abc Tv, Top Hits, Aretha Franklin, Playgroup, American Idol, Album Art, Special Guest, Sixties
The American Idol of its day! Singer presents The Sounds of '68 (Aug. 20, 1968) was a TV special with 9 singers competing for prizes and recording contracts. The show was hosted by Ed Ames and Aretha Franklin was the special guest star.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, 1981, 'The Concert in Central Park' reunited Simon and Garfunkel after eleven years. I was there and it was a great concert. Over 500,000 people attended the free event. Central Park, Simon Et Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Chuck Berry, Boogie Woogie, Idole, Rhythm And Blues, Folk Music, Music Star
On Saturday, Sept. 19, 1981, 'The Concert in Central Park' reunited Simon and Garfunkel after eleven years. I was there and it was a great concert. Over 500,000 people attended the free event.
In 1969 Elvis performed his first show at the Las Vegas Hilton International to a sold-out crowd. He went on to perform regular engagements at the hotel for seven years — a total of 837 consecutive sold-out performances in front of 2.5 million people. Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Hotel, Vegas Elvis, Foto Picture, Elvis Memorabilia, Old Vegas, Elvis Movies, Elvis And Priscilla, Elvis Presley Photos
In 1969 Elvis performed his first show at the Las Vegas Hilton International to a sold-out crowd. He went on to perform regular engagements at the hotel for seven years — a total of 837 consecutive sold-out performances in front of 2.5 million people.
Eleanor Louise "Ellie" Greenwich (Oct. 23, 1940 – Aug. 26, 2009) was an American pop singer, songwriter, and record producer. She wrote or co-wrote "Be My Baby", "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Leader of the Pack", "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", & "River Deep, Mountain High", among many others. She discovered Neil Diamond. She sang backing vocals on several of Diamond's hit songs, as well as hits by others like Dusty Springfield, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Blondie & Cyndi Lauper. Ron Ron, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Darin, Back Vocal, Neil Diamond, People Of Interest, Cyndi Lauper, Mountain High, Be My Baby
Eleanor Louise "Ellie" Greenwich (Oct. 23, 1940 – Aug. 26, 2009) was an American pop singer, songwriter, and record producer. She wrote or co-wrote "Be My Baby", "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Leader of the Pack", "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", & "River Deep, Mountain High", among many others. She discovered Neil Diamond. She sang backing vocals on several of Diamond's hit songs, as well as hits by others like Dusty Springfield, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Blondie & Cyndi Lauper.
When Cher dated Gene Simmons in 1979, he & the members of Kiss obscured their faces when in public without their makeup. Tom Selleck Movies, Eric Singer, Kiss Artwork, Divas, Rock Band Photos, Studio 54 Party, Gene Simmons Kiss, Cher Outfits, Cher Photos
When Cher dated Gene Simmons in 1979, he & the members of Kiss obscured their faces when in public without their makeup.
Mahalia Jackson visits Elvis Presley & Barbara McNair on the set of Change of Habit (1969) at Universal Studios, Hollywood. Merle Oberon, Sean Penn, Fred Astaire, Catherine Deneuve, Sophia Loren, Johnny Cash, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra
Mahalia Jackson visits Elvis Presley & Barbara McNair on the set of Change of Habit (1969) at Universal Studios, Hollywood.
Samuel David Moore (born Oct. 12, 1935) is an American soul and R & B singer, half of the duo Sam & Dave from 1961-81. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Award & a multi-Gold Record Award-winning recording artist. Sam & Dave were the most successful and critically acclaimed duo in soul music history. In 2008, based on a poll of other musicians, Rolling Stone named Sam Moore one of the 100 greatest singers of the rock era. R&b Music, I Love Music, Soul Music, R&b Artists, Black Artists, Music Artists, R&b And Soul, R&b Soul, Super Mike
Samuel David Moore (born Oct. 12, 1935) is an American soul and R & B singer, half of the duo Sam & Dave from 1961-81. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Award & a multi-Gold Record Award-winning recording artist. Sam & Dave were the most successful and critically acclaimed duo in soul music history. In 2008, based on a poll of other musicians, Rolling Stone named Sam Moore one of the 100 greatest singers of the rock era.
Dottie West (Oct. 11, 1932 – Sept. 4, 1991) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists. Her career started in the early 1960s, with her Top 10 hit, "Here Comes My Baby Back Again," which won her the first Grammy Award in 1965. She died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on the way to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Best Country Music, Country Music Stars, Country Music Singers, Country Artists, All Music, Kinds Of Music, Good Music, Country Western, Country Girls
Dottie West (Oct. 11, 1932 – Sept. 4, 1991) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists. Her career started in the early 1960s, with her Top 10 hit, "Here Comes My Baby Back Again," which won her the first Grammy Award in 1965. She died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on the way to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
John Ono Lennon, MBE (b. John Winston Lennon; Oct. 9, 1940 – Dec, 8, 1980) was an English musician, singer & songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder member of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. He was killed by Mark David Chapman as he returned home from the recording studio with wife Yoko Ono. Dec 8, Oct, Mark David Chapman, Im A Dreamer, Yoko Ono, Popular Music, Recording Studio, Paul Mccartney, John Lennon
John Ono Lennon, MBE (b. John Winston Lennon; Oct. 9, 1940 – Dec, 8, 1980) was an English musician, singer & songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder member of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. He was killed by Mark David Chapman as he returned home from the recording studio with wife Yoko Ono.
Lola Falana performs for the troops in Vietnam on Bob Hope's final foreign USO Tour, 1972. Beautiful Black Women, Beautiful World, Lola Falana, Indochine, Vietnam War Photos, Bob Hope, American History, American Dream, Korean War
Lola Falana performs for the troops in Vietnam on Bob Hope's final foreign USO Tour, 1972.
Annette Snell "I'll Be Your Fool Once More" (1973) — This rare soul gem is just about as good as it gets! Hear it in my board, "My Music: The Girls". Aaron Neville, Thats The Way, The Fool, Lynn, Love Her, Musician, How To Memorize Things, Youtube, Gem
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Annette Snell "I'll Be Your Fool Once More" (1973) — This rare soul gem is just about as good as it gets! Hear it in my board, "My Music: The Girls".
Erma Franklin "Piece of My Heart" (1967) Motown, Sound Of Music, Piece Of Me, Ole, Jukebox, Franklin, Music Record, Eclectic, Entertainment
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Erma Franklin "Piece of My Heart" (1967)
Erma Franklin (1938-2002) was Aretha Franklin's oldest sister, & is best known for her original version of "Piece of My Heart" (1967). Hear it in my board, "My Music: The Girls". Sweet Soul, Original Version, Soul Sisters, Female Singers, Music Stuff
Erma Franklin (1938-2002) was Aretha Franklin's oldest sister, & is best known for her original version of "Piece of My Heart" (1967). Hear it in my board, "My Music: The Girls".
Frank Wilson (Dec. 5, 1940 - Sept. 27, 2012) was a legendary producer for Motown who worked on music for The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye, and more recently John Legend. He wrote & produced songs such as Stevie Wonder's "Castles In the Sand;" Diana Ross and The Supremes' "Love Child," "I'm Living in Shame;" The Supremes' "Up the Ladder to the Roof," & "Stone Love;" The Temptations' "All I Need;" Marvin Gaye's "Chained;" and Four Tops' "Still Water (Love)." Tamla Motown, Soul Artists, Four Tops, Soul Singers, Music Help, Northern Soul, Marvin Gaye
Frank Wilson (Dec. 5, 1940 - Sept. 27, 2012) was a legendary producer for Motown who worked on music for The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye, and more recently John Legend. He wrote & produced songs such as Stevie Wonder's "Castles In the Sand;" Diana Ross and The Supremes' "Love Child," "I'm Living in Shame;" The Supremes' "Up the Ladder to the Roof," & "Stone Love;" The Temptations' "All I Need;" Marvin Gaye's "Chained;" and Four Tops' "Still Water (Love)."
February 4, 1980: Studio 54 closes. Liza Minnelli & Diana Ross serenade owner Steve Rubell on his last night of freedom before going to prison for tax evasion. I was there & it was a wild night! Disco Fever, 70s Disco, Night Club, Night Life, Studio 54 Style, Farewell Parties, Disco Style, Liza Minnelli, Helmut Newton
February 4, 1980: Studio 54 closes. Liza Minnelli & Diana Ross serenade owner Steve Rubell on his last night of freedom before going to prison for tax evasion. I was there & it was a wild night!