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Tag Archives: Frank Sinatra
At the Copa: Antonio Morelli and the Musical Legacy of Mid-Century Las Vegas
You know what they say: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But then, what is the American Heritage Center of Wyoming doing with personally autographed photos from the likes of Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin? … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment history, Music History, Performing Arts, Uncategorized
Tagged 1950s Music, 1960s Music, American Heritage Center, Anthony Morelli, Antonio Morelli, Big Band Era, Casino Entertainment, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Las Vegas, Mid-Century America, Rat Pack, Sammy Davis Jr., Sands Hotel
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“Take it away, John Scott”: John Scott Trotter and the Kraft Music Hall
Aside from being an effective tool for advertising, as explored in On the Air and in the Aisles, Kraft Music Hall (KMH) owed much of its enduring appeal to the caliber of musical performances and the talent behind them. The … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment history, Music History, Performing Arts, radio history, Uncategorized
Tagged 1930s Music, American Music History, Big Band Era, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Golden Age of Radio, Hollywood Entertainment, John Scott Trotter, Kraft Music Hall, Music Direction, Musical Arrangement, Radio Broadcasts, Vintage Radio
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