Frankie Laine dies at 93

[Saxjazzman]

Frankie Laine, the big-voiced singer whose string of hits made him one of the most popular entertainers of the 1950s, died Tuesday. He was 93. He was one of the last Italian crooners type.

With songs such as "That's My Desire," "Mule Train," "Jezebel," "I Believe" and "That Lucky Old Sun," Laine was a regular feature of the Top Ten in the years just before rock 'n' roll ushered in a new era of popular music.

Somewhat younger listeners may remember him best for singing the theme to the television show "Rawhide," which ran from 1959 to 1966, and the theme for the 1974 movie "Blazing Saddles."

 

[stogieman]

The Blues Brothers also contined to make the song "Rawhide" a big hit as well........ :thumbs:

RIP Frankie

 

[Dan66]

I remember my dad putting on his Frankie Lane records. I've still got them in the back of a closet somewhere.

 

[MadAl]

I remember when there was a TV Collection of Laine's featuring Just Walking in the Rain

 

[tone-ny]

RIP

 

[sack]

He's a good man, RIP!

 

[Saxjazzman]

I remember my dad putting on his Frankie Lane records. I've still got them in the back of a closet somewhere.

That is kind of scary for me to think about!! I use to put on Frankie Laine records the same time as your dad!! :blush:

 

[knightlaird]

Greetings! Frankie Laine was definitely one of a kind, and a great entertainer. Mr. Laine will be missed. Regards, knightlaird