On The Neon Beat this week Jukebox 2: Sammy Davis Jr kicks off this hour with a chart hit from his album, "Pebble In the Sand." Then enjoy a toe tapping version of "That Old Bibao Song" sung by Andy Williams.
Barbra Streisand sings the female remake of a song originally titled, "She Touched Me." Vic Damone croons a film song from "Gigi." We'll "Swing On A Star" with Bing Crosby and the Williams Brothers. Chuckle along with Perry Como and Betty Hutton as they sing a fun song from Guys and Dolls. Hear Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin and more.
On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 3: Dean Martin launches this set with "Somewhere There's A Someone." Perry Como takes the mic next with a bluesy rhythm tune called, "Dream On Little Dreamer." Kay Starr sings her 1950's chart hit, "Wheel Of Fortune." Nat King Cole croons a song from a period film called "Anna" Hear Elvis, "Suspicious Minds," A beautiful 1960 clarinet standard performed by Aker Bilk, The Carpenters with "Top Of The World." Listen to a big band remake of a Yiddish song sung by "Steve and Eydie," "Bei Mir Bistu Shein" Charlie Rich, Benny Goodman, Judy Garland and more. All at.. http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/
I met Acker Bilk when he was touring Australia. Nice guy who enjoyed doing his show and didn't take it all too seriously. My sister's boyfriend was a local musician and took us to have a drink with him after the show.
ReplyDeleteNeat Mike! Can't say I've had the pleasure. Though I've heard that he was a personable fellow. As you say, didn't take fame to seriously. John
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