Golden Gems

Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer and singer whose innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz piano.

Lennon sisters are an American vocal group that was popular during the Golden Days of Radio.

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith, known professionally as Kate Smith was an American contralto and known as "The First Lady of Radio.

Catherine Lavern Starks, born on July 21, 1922, known professionally as Kay Starr, was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s.

Raymond Antonini, better known as Ray Anthony, is an American bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter, and actor. He is the last surviving member of the Glenn Miller orchestra.

My Fair Lady is a musical based on the George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play Pygmalion.

Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr. was an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era.

Petula Sally Olwen Clark is a British singer, actress and composer whose career spanned more than seven decades.

Ann-Margret Olsson Is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer. Her career spans 6 decades.

Gordon Meredith Lightfoot is a Canadian singer, popular during the Golden Days of Radio

A well-known Canadian artist during the Golden Days of Radio.

Gladys Knight and the pips were an American R & B, soul and funk family musical group for 3 decades beginning in the '50s.

Willie Hugh Nelson was born on April 29, 1933. He is an American country musician. He was one of the most recognized artists in the Golden Days of Radio.

Albert Gordon MacRae was an American actor, singer and radio/Television host during the Golden Days of Radio.

Two more great and unforgettable Broadway shows from Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein.

We have been gone for a few months due to an extended hospitalization, but are very glad to be back to our weekly podcast. This week we will continue to share the brilliance of Rogers and Hammerstein musicals with The Sound of Music and The King and I.

During the Golden Dayr of Radio, Rogers and Hammerstein collaborated on several beloved Broadway shows that swept the American audience off it's feet. During the next 3 episodes we will highlight those shows.  Today we begin with Oklahoma and Carousel

Ernest Jennings Ford was an American singer and TV host who enjoyed success in the country and wester, pop and gospel genres.

Burt Bacharach was one of the most prolific song writers of the Golden Days of Radio. He was born on May 12, 1928 and passed away earlier this month on February 8, 2023.

Andre Kostelanetz was a Russian-born American popular orchestral music conductor and arranger.

David Rose was am American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist, and orchestra leader during the  Golden Days of Radio.

101 Strings was a popular and beloved stringed Orchestra from the Golden Days of Radio.

Dorothy Jacqueline Keely , better known as Keely Smith, was an American jazz and pop singer in the 1950's.

Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis is an American pop singer who is best known for his work as part of Tony Orlando and Dawn.

Henri Rene was born on December 29, 1906. He was an American-born German producer, conductor and arranger.