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Alma Cogan Discography
This is the discography of English singer Alma Cogan. Albums Studio albums Compilation albums EPs Singles Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cogan, Alma Discographies of British artists Pop music discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alma Cogan
Alma Angela Cohen Cogan (19 May 1932 – 26 October 1966) was an English singer of traditional pop in the 1950s and early 1960s. Dubbed the "Girl with the Giggle in Her Voice", she was the highest paid British female entertainer of her era. Childhood and early musical career Cogan was born on 19 May 1932 in Whitechapel, London. She was of Russian-Romanian Jewish descent. Her father's family, the Kogins, arrived in Britain from Russia, while her mother's family were refugees from Romania. Cogan's parents, Mark and Fay Cogan, had another daughter, the actress Sandra Caron, who went on to play "Mumsey" in '' The Crystal Maze'', and one son, Ivor Cogan. Mark's work as a haberdasher entailed frequent moves. One of Cogan's early homes was over his shop in Worthing, Sussex. Although Jewish, she attended St Joseph's Convent School in Reading. Her father was a singer, but it was Cogan's mother who had showbusiness aspirations for both her daughters (she had named Cogan after silent s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Tango
"Blue Tango" is an instrumental composition by Leroy Anderson, written for orchestra in 1951 and published in 1952. It was later turned into a popular song with lyrics by Mitchell Parish. Numerous artists have since covered "Blue Tango". Song history An instrumental version of "Blue Tango" recorded by Anderson (Decca Records, catalog number 27875, with the flip side "Belle of the Ball") reached number one on the ''Billboard'' chart in 1952. (According to other sources, the Anderson recording first reached the charts on December 29, 1951.) ''Billboard'' ranked it as the number one song of 1952. The same recording was released in 1952 by Brunswick Records (United Kingdom) as catalog number 04870, with the same flip side. Hugo Winterhalter and his orchestra recorded "Blue Tango" at Manhattan Center, New York City, on January 22, 1952. It was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-4518A, with the flip side "Gypsy Trail". This version first reached the ''Billboard'' Best Seller ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Vaughan
Frankie Vaughan (born Frank Fruim Abelson; 3 February 1928 – 17 September 1999) was an English singer and actor who recorded more than 80 easy listening and traditional pop singles in his lifetime. He was known as "Mr. Moonlight" after his signature song " Give Me the Moonlight, Give Me the Girl". Two of Vaughan's singles topped the UK Singles Chart – " The Garden of Eden" (1957) and " Tower of Strength" (1961). He starred in several films, including a role opposite Marilyn Monroe in ''Let's Make Love'' (1960). Life and career Vaughan was born Frank Fruim Abelson on Devon Street in the Islington district of Liverpool on 3 February 1928, one of four children of Isaac and Leah Abelson. He came from a family of Russian Jewish descent, and derived his stage surname from his grandmother; as he was her first-born grandson, she called him "Frank my 'number one' grandson", and her Russian accent made "one" sound like "Vaughan". In his early life, he was a member of the Lancast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jilted (song)
"Jilted" is a popular song with music by Dick Manning and lyrics by Robert Colby, published in 1954. Teresa Brewer recording Teresa Brewer recorded the biggest-selling version on December 29, 1953. This recording was released by Coral Records as catalog number 61152. It first reached the U.S. ''Billboard'' chart on April 14, 1954, lasting nine weeks and peaking at number 14 on the Best Seller chart and number 6 all together. Other 1954 recordings Other 1954 recordings were made by Diana Decker, Red Foley and by the UK based singers Alma Cogan and Joan Regan Joan Regan (born Joan Bethel or Siobhan Bethel; 19 January 1928 – 12 September 2013) was an English traditional pop music singer, popular during the 1950s and early 1960s. Biography Regan was born in either Romford, Essex, or West Ham, Londo .... References 1954 singles Teresa Brewer songs Red Foley songs Songs written by Dick Manning 1953 songs {{1950s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Shoemaker
The Little Shoemaker" is a popular song based on the French song, "Le petit cordonnier", by Rudi Revil. The original French lyric was written by Francis Lemarque (page in French). The English language lyrics were written by Geoffrey Claremont Parsons, Nathan Korb (Francis Lemarque) and John Turner. In the United States, the best-selling version was recorded by the Gaylords, charting in 1954. In the United Kingdom, the song was the first charted hit for Petula Clark the same year. The recording by the Gaylords, with the chorus sung in both English and Italian, was released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70403. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 23, 1954, and lasted 19 weeks on the chart, peaking at #2. The recording by the Hugo Winterhalter orchestra on May 25, 1954, was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5769. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on July 7, 1954, and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Love To Me (1954 Song)
"Make Love to Me" is a 1954 popular song with words and music written by a larger team than normally is known to collaborate on a song: Bill Norvas, Alan Copeland, and the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, comprising Leon Rappolo, Paul Mares, Ben Pollack, George Brunies, Mel Stitzel, and Walter Melrose. The melody was derived from a 1923 song, " Tin Roof Blues", composed by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. Vintage recordings The best-known version of the song was recorded by Jo Stafford on December 8, 1953 (released by Columbia Records as catalog number 40143, with the flip side "Adi-Adios Amigo",) and in 1954 the #1 position on the Billboard chart went back and forth between this record and Doris Day's " Secret Love" (See 1954 in music#US No. 1 hit singles). On Cash Box magazine's charts, however, the song only reached #2. The same year, the song was covered in the United Kingdom by Alma Cogan and Billie Anthony. The recording by Alma Cogan with Ken Mackintosh and his orchestra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell Bottom Blues (Leon Carr And Hal David Song)
"Bell Bottom Blues" is a popular song, with music was written by Leon Carr, and the lyrics by Hal David. The song was published in 1953. First recordings *The biggest hit version in the United States was recorded by Teresa Brewer. Her recording was made on February 19, 1953, and released by Coral Records as catalog number 61066. It first reached the Billboard chart on February 13, 1954, and lasted three weeks on the chart, peaking at number 17. *In the United Kingdom, the song was a hit for Alma Cogan. Her recording was released in 1954 by HMV as catalog numbers 7M 188 (45RPM) and B10653 (78RPM). It reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The B-side The A-side and B-side are the two sides of phonograph records and cassettes; these terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record compan ... was "Love Me Again". References Songs with music by Leon Carr Songs with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricochet (Teresa Brewer Song)
"Ricochet" (sometimes rendered "Rick-o-Shay" and also as "Ricochet Romance") is a popular song. The credits show it to be written by Larry Coleman, Joe Darion, and Norman Gimbel, without apportioning the work on the lyrics and music, in 1953. In fact, since Coleman and Darion wrote "Changing Partners" the same year, with Darion as lyricist and Coleman as composer, while Gimbel wrote the English lyric for " Sway" the same year, it can be concluded that Coleman wrote the music and Darion and Gimbel the lyrics. Versions It was included in a 1954 film, ''Ricochet Romance.'' The best-known version was recorded by Teresa Brewer on July 10, 1953 and released by Coral Records as catalog number 61043, peaking at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' chart in 1953. The B-side was "Too Young to Tango". "Ricochet" is one of the songs Teresa Brewer re-recorded in 1962 for her Philips label ''Greatest Hits'' album, with a new Nashville arrangement. In the United Kingdom, the most popular version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Love, My Love
"My Love, My Love" is a popular song. It was composed by Nicholas Acquaviva with lyrics by Bob Haymes and published in 1953. The biggest hit version was done by Joni James and released in July, 1953 for MGM Records. It reached No. 8 in the Billboard charts. The song's composer, Nick Acquaviva, was the brother of conductor-composer Tony Acquaviva, who was married to James. Bing Crosby recorded it for Decca Records on December 31, 1953 and it was also included on his LP Bing Sings the Hits. The song was also recorded in the United Kingdom by Alma Cogan the same year. Other recordings were by Connie Francis (recorded in 1960 and included in the 1996 box set ''Kissin', Twistin', Goin' Where the Boys Are''.) and by Julie London (released as a single in 1961). The American musical group of doo-wop style, The Duprees, issued a version as a single in 1968. Alberto Semprini, on piano with rhythm accompaniment, recorded it in London on October 13, 1953 as the second melody of the medl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The First Warm Day
"On the First Warm Day" (also known as "The First Warm Day in May"). is an American pop standard with music and lyrics by Bart Howard. It was originally recorded by Rosemary Clooney for Columbia Records on April 18, 1952. Other performers with renditions of the tune over the succeeding decades include Mabel Mercer (1952), Alma Cogan (1953), Portia Nelson (1956), Chris Connor (1958), Eydie Gormé (1958), Betty Johnson (1995), KT Sullivan (1997) and Joyce Breach (2003). Early recordings: Rosemary Clooney, Mabel Mercer and Alma Cogan Rosemary Clooney's April 18 recording session, with harpsichordist Stan Freeman, bassist Frank Carroll, drummer Terry Snyder and guitarists Mundell Lowe and Sal Salvador, produced three songs, with the first, "Botch-a-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)" (catalog number 4–39767 CL 1230), turning out to be a major hit upon its release, which enhanced public acceptance of its flipside, "On the First Warm Day" (catalog number 4–39767 HL 7123). The third son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" is a song written by Harry Noble and originally performed by Karen Chandler in 1952. It has been re-recorded several times since then, the most notable covers being by Mel Carter in 1965 and Gloria Estefan in 1994. Karen Chandler version The original version was released by Karen Chandler in 1952, released by Coral Records. It first appeared on the US ''Billboard'' charts on October 25, 1952 and last appeared on April 11, 1953, peaking at number five on ''Billboard'''s chart of "Most Played by Jockeys", number seven on ''Billboard'''s chart of "Best Selling Singles", and number nine on ''Billboard'''s chart of "Most Played in Juke Boxes". Mel Carter version The version most often associated with the song was recorded by Mel Carter, released in 1965 on Imperial. Carter's version spent 15 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number eight, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till I Waltz Again With You
"Till I Waltz Again with You" is a popular song written by Sid Prosen. Teresa Brewer rendition American singer Teresa Brewer recorded "Till I Waltz Again with You" on August 19, 1952. Rather than a waltz as the title suggests, it is a slow AABA shuffle. Coral Records released it as a single, which first entered the ''Billboard'' Best Seller chart on December 6, 1952. It remained on the chart for 22 weeks, including seven weeks at number one. The song also reached number one on the ''Cash Box'' chart for six weeks in 1953. Other recordings *According to some sources, a record by Dick Todd reached No. 17 *A recording by Russ Morgan reached No. 23 *A version recorded by the Harmonicats reached No. 26 on the charts, as well. Coral successfully marketed the song to the country audience. *A version by South Carolinian, Tommy Sosebea reached No. 7 on Billboard's Most Played by Jockeys survey. * Alma Cogan and the Kordites with orchestra conductor Frank Cordell recorded it in Lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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