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SUCCESSFUL SINGER HAS DIED AT AGE 88

FROM THE VAULTS: Steve Lawrence born 8 July 1935

steve lawrence : Latest News - Closer Weekly

Steve Lawrence, the charismatic Grammy- and Emmy-
winning crooner who delighted audiences for decades
in nightclubs, on concert stages, in film and television appearances, died Thursday.

Publicist Susan DuBow announced Lawrence died in
Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. 

He partnered with the late Eydie Gormé, his wife of 55
years, in a very popular act (below).
 

Hollywood Reporter

Steve Lawrence, Grammy and Emmy-Winning Singer and Actor, Dies at 88

In 1959, Steve Lawrence released Pretty Blue Eyes as a single
and it spent 18 weeks on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking
at No. 9, while reaching No. 7 on the Cash Box Top 100.

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SUPER STARS RECORD SINGLE FOR CHARITY

Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson, Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Sheila E, Harry Belafonte ...


The special instruction Quincy Jones sent out to the several dozen
pop stars invited to participate in the recording of “
We Are the
World
was this: “Check your egos at the door.” Jones was the
producer of a record that would eventually go on to sell more than
7 million copies and raise more than $60 million for African famine
relief. But before “We Are the World” could achieve those feats, it
had to be captured on tape—no simple feat considering the number
of major recording artists slated to participate.

With only one chance to get the recording the way he and writers
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wanted it, Jones convened the marathon recording session of “We Are the World” at around 10
p.m. on the evening of January 28, 1985, immediately following
the conclusion of the American Music Awards ceremony held
just a few miles away.

Singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte was the initiator of the events
that led to the recording of “We Are the World.”

Producers Special Part17: Quincy Jones (1975-1985) by R u m p e L | Mixcloud
Quincy Jones will be 91 in March. 

Op de band: 'We Are The World' | NPO Radio 5

An album cover with "We Are the World" spelled out across the left and bottom in cut-and-paste-style. To the top right of the cover is "USA for Africa" in blue text, under which names are listed against a white background

The Net Worth Of Every "We Are The World" Performer 30 Years Later | Celebrity Net Worth

'We Are the World' Celebrates 35 Years
A soloist booth song sheet used for the 1985 recording
of ‘We Are the World’, individually signed by the artists
involved.

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‘’FAREWELL CONCERT” TOURS ANNOUNCED

Orlando in 2022

Renowned entertainer Tony Orlando (79) is set to bid farewell to
the stage with a series of unforgettable North American concerts.

In an announcement made today, the legendary artist revealed
the details of his "Farewell Concerts" tour, promising fans an
emotional and memorable journey through his remarkable career.

The tour will kick off with a three-night extravaganza at the South
Point Casino in Las Vegas, NV, from January 19th to the 21st.

Following the opening shows, Orlando will continue to captivate audiences in various cities, including Niagara Falls, ON, Des
Plaines and St.
Charles, IL, Atlantic City, NJ, and Uncasville, CT.

One of the most poignant moments of the tour will undoubtedly
be Tony Orlando’s final performance in Las Vegas, where he has headlined for an impressive 51 years on the iconic Strip.

                                     

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Tony in 1974.                                                                                    


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LEGENDARY CONCERT PERFORMED IN 1968

Johnny Cash - LIve at Folsom Prison (1968) - Music on Tnt

Johnny Cash, backed by an all-star ensemble of talent, stepped
on stage at
California State Prison in Folsom on this day in
history, Jan. 13, 1968.
 

The concert and the subsequent live album launched him back
into the charts and re-defined his career.

Johnny Cash At Folsom State Prison, 1968 - A4 Glossy Concert Poster Art Print | Music concert ...

Johnny Cash playing at Folsom Prison, 1968. : pics

Historical Photos of Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Concert in 1968 ~ Vintage Everyday

Two Artists Make Cash’s ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ Their Own - The New York Times

Johnny Cash Folsom Prison Concert Poster 11 X 16 Famous 1968 - Etsy


The Man in Black recorded a landmark album that included
a song written by inmate Glen Sherley (right).

Greystone Chapel at Folsom Prison was the inspiration for a song by inmate Glen Sherley.
Greystone Chapel (above) at Folsom Prison was the
inspiration for the song, ‘Folsom Prison Blues.’

Johnny Cash standing outside of Folsom Prison, 1968 : r/OldSchoolCool

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

today in history

Sandy Kozel
SANDY KOZEL

I was born Roderick David "Rod" Stewart on January 10, 1945. *Singer | Young celebrities ...

Rod Stewart Net Worth (Updated January 2023) Age, Height, Weight, Bio...

Sir Roderick David Stewart is a British rock and pop singer
and songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish
and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice,
Stewart is among the
best-selling music artists of all time,
having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. 

Stewart has had 10 number-one albums and 31 top-ten singles
in the UK, six of which reached number one. He has had 16 top-
ten singles in the US, with four reaching number one on the
Billboard Hot 100. He was knighted in the 2016 Birthday
Honors
for services to music and charity. Rod is 79 today.

Rod Stewart Greatest Hits Full Album - Rod Stewart Best Songs Playlist - YouTube

Rod Stewart won’t be performing at Blossom Music Center this summer after all - cleveland.com

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