Freddy Martin
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Biography
[Edit]Swing-era bandleader Freddy Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 6, 1909; a onetime drummer and C-melody saxophonist, his primary instrument was the tenor sax, and he formed his first band while attending high school. According to the Big Bands Database, after graduation Martin accepted a job with a musical instrument company, and when the Guy Lombardo Orchestra played Cleveland, he attempted to sell the group some saxophones; Lombardo declined the offer but he did hear Martin's band, and was so impressed he later recommended the fledgling orchestra for a date Lombardo himself could not make. From 1931 onward the Freddy Martin Orchestra toured regularly, appearing at venues like New York's Roosevelt Grill, and also frequently guested on radio; throughout the majority of the decade Elmer Feldkamp was the featured vocalist, with the likes of Helen Ward, Stuart Wade, Buddy Clark, and Eddie Stone singing with the group as well. The group's signature song was its arrangement of the first movement of Tchaikovsky's B-flat Piano Concerto; its success prompted Martin to adopt other classical themes as well, and with the addition of Bobby Worth's lyrics they later re-recorded the Tchaikovsky piece as "Tonight We Love," scoring a major hit.
The popularity of the Martin Orchestra ultimately led them to Hollywood, and during the early '40s they appeared in a series of films including 1943's Stage Door Canteen and What's Buzzin', Cousin? Passing through their ranks was a series of noted pianists, among them Jack Fina, Terry Shand, and Barclay Allen; other notable alumni included Merv Griffin, who sang with the group during the 1950s. Martin continued performing on radio and television well into the 1960s, and even served as Elvis Presley's first music director in Las Vegas; during the following decade he enjoyed a long residency at Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel, and led his orchestra until just prior to his death on September 30, 1983.
Title: Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland (Remastered) - Single
Artist: Freddy Martin
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: 100 Jazz Classics Of The '20s & '30s
Genre: Jazz
Title: Soundies Digital (Jazz/Country/Pop), Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Jazz Hits of the Early 40's, Vol. 7
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies But Goodies - Novelty Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Band Jazz Favorites
Genre: Jazz
Title: Funny Songs For Children
Genre: Kids
Title: The Greatest Hits of the Forties, Volume Three
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1946 Volume 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Exitos Mexicanos, Vol 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Hits Of Mexico Vol 1
Genre: Latin
Title: Mexican Hits, Vol 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Exitos De Mexico Vol 1
Genre: Latin
Title: The Best Vintage Tunes. Nuggets & Rarities Vol. 10
Genre: Pop
Title: Pop Hits of All Time Vol 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Pop Hits of All Time, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: The Most Fabulous Christmas Album Ever
Genre: Jazz
Title: Life is too Serious: 20 Silly, Fun Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: The 40's Remembered
Title: Big Hits & Highlights Of 1947, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Capitol Sings George Gershwin: Fascinatin' Rhythm
Genre: Blues, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Best Loved Bands Of All Time CD1
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best Loved Bands Of All Time CD3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Time Life Music - Your 40s Hit Parade- 1947
Genre: Pop
Title: Time Life Music - Your 40s Hit Parade- 1946
Genre: Pop
Title: Digest Christmas: Through The Years (CD1)
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Digest Christmas: Through The Years (CD3)
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Nova - Coffret Danse (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Latin, Funk
Title: Jazz Up To Dance
Genre: Jazz
Title: America's No. 1's Of The '40s (CD1)
Genre: Blues, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Easy Listening
Title: America's No. 1's Of The '40s (CD4)
Genre: Blues, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Easy Listening
Title: America's Greatest Hits 1945 (CD1)
Genre: Vocal Jazz, Pop, Pop Rock, Easy Listening
Title: Big Band The Essential Collection Volume One
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Big Band The Ultimate Hits Parade Collection (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Big Band The Ultimate Hits Parade Collection (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Big Band The Ultimate Hits Parade Collection (CD3)
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Big Band The Essential Collection Volume Two
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: A Taste Of 1933
Genre: Jazz
Title: Happy Days: The Oldies Gold Collection (Volume 9) (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Happy Days: The Oldies Gold Collection (Volume 9) (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Happy Days - The Oldies Gold Collection (Volume 10) (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Happy Days - The Oldies Gold Collection (Volume 12) (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: 50s Christmas Classics - Vol. 1
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: 50s Christmas Classics - Vol. 2
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Featuring albums
Title: The Big Broadcast, Volume 5: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Big Broadcast, Vol. 4: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: The Golden Age of Light Music: The Hall of Fame - Vol. 3
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Classical