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Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor.He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy albums: A Child of the 50s (1973), Mind Over Matter (1974), New Teeth (1975), and Let's Not Make Love (1990).
Pat Boone became one of the most successful artists of the 50s with his heavily pop-influenced "covers" of R&B hits like "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)", "Ain't That a Shame", and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)". Boone got his fame by covering black R&B hits; his cover versions of the original artists outsold the originals.
Songs of the Fabulous Fifties is a double album by Roger Williams.It was released in 1957 on the Kapp label (catalog no. KXL-5000). [1] [2]The album debuted on Billboard magazine's popular albums chart on March 23, 1957, reached the No. 6 spot, and remained on that chart for 57 weeks.
In 2007, a documentary film about Gracie, Fabulous, was aired on PBS stations. [ 8 ] In 2011, ABKCO released the CD For The Love of Charlie produced by Al Kooper and co produced by Quentin Jones, with guest artists Graham Nash, Peter Noone, Jimmy Vivino, Craig Ross, and Dennis Diken, with Gracie singing some of his own songs and some covers.
Live at the Hilcrest Club 1958 (originally released in 1970 by America Records as The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet) is a live album by pianist Paul Bley, saxophonist Ornette Coleman, trumpeter Don Cherry, drummer Billy Higgins and bassist Charlie Haden recorded in California in 1958 and released on the Inner City label in 1976. [1]
The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the "Fifties" or the "' 50s") (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II , aided by the post-World War II economic expansion .
Year Single (A-side, B-side) Both sides from same album except where indicated Chart position Album US UK [5] AU Can; 1964 "Don't Come Back" b/w "Jim Dandy"Len Barry Sings with the Dovells
"Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In The Still of the Night)" is a single released by country music singer Ronnie Milsap. It is a medley of " Lost in the Fifties Tonight " written by Mike Reid and Troy Seals and The Five Satins ' 1956 hit " In the Still of the Night ", written by Five Satins lead singer Fred Parris.