Books
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The rise of the crooners | Michael R Pitts | "The Rise of the Crooners examines the historical trends and events that led to the emergence of the crooning style. In the introduction Ian Whitcomb, a successful popular music vocalist for almost f… | OL12021208W |
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Russ Columbo and the crooner mystique | Dennis Penna,Joseph Lanza | "In the early '30s, Russ Columbo, dubbed the "Vocal Valentino," rivaled Bing Crosby in a widely publicized "Battle of the Baritones." But his looks, charm, and beautiful voice also had a haunted side… | OL19923329W |