Articles for tag: Jim Croce, Ozzie and Harriet, Patsy Cline, Plane Crashes, Ricky Nelson

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Seven Famous Singers that Were Killed in Plane Crashes

Some of the biggest names in the music industry have tragically lost their lives in plane crashes. Legends of rock and roll, country, soul, and pop have all met their maker when the plane that they were occupants in or piloting crashed. Ironically, one had recorded what would become his greatest hit just three days ...

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John Wayne’s Best Western Movies

John Wayne starred in over 200 movies over the years. He is the most prolific actor an American cinema history. He is primarily known for his portrayal of the gunfighter, lawman or rancher. He usually played the antagonist in the film and right versus wrong were always evident in all his films. Here is a ...

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Top 20 Pat Boone Hits

Before there was Elvis or Ricky Nelson there was teenage heartthrob Pat Boone. Born Charles Eugene Boone in 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of two. He is a direct descendant of frontiersman Daniel Boone. He is also cousin to “Have Gun Will Travel” star Richard Boone as well ...

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Eleven Great Pop Songs of 1972

1972 was a golden year for great popular songs. Listening to the AM radio while walking the city streets, the tune was the key to musical happiness. Many songs featured melodies that you could sing out loud. From the rocky coast of Maine, to the sunny beaches of Southern California, pop music was enjoyed by ...

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Top 20 Ricky Nelson Hits

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, in 1940, Eric Hilliard Nelson spent virtually his entire life in show business. One of two sons born to bandleader Ozzie Nelson and vocalist Harriet Hilliard, Ricky and his older brother, David, appeared on their parents radio show in 1949. Later, the show, “The Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet” moved ...

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John Wayne Meets Director Howard Hawks

When your husband is a John Wayne junkie like mine is, you really can’t avoid seeing lots and lots of John Wayne movies. In short order you find yourself looking forward to appearances by Wayne movie regulars like Harry Carey, Jr, Victor McLaglen and even Strother Martin. After repeatedly seeing Wayne movie credits you begin ...

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Rio Bravo

I have a confession to make; until a few days ago, I had never seen a John Wayne western before. I was certainly aware of who he was, and how much he is seen as an American hero to many (an overrated concept in some regards). There is an airport in Orange County named after ...

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Top 20 Fats Domino Hits

Antoine Domino was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1928. There he became influenced by the music of Fats Waller and Albert Ammonds. Fats” signed with the Imperial Records label in 1949 where he got immediate attention with his first single, “The Fat Man.” This song reportedly sold a million copies. However, that would be ...