Bob Manning (pop singer)
Bob Manning | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manny Levin February 1, 1926 |
| Died | October 23, 1997 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Big Band |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Labels | Capitol Records Apollo Records |
Bob Manning (born Manny Levin; February 1, 1926 – October 23, 1997) was an American big band singer who was popular in the 1950s, and well known through his radio and television appearances.[1][2]
Biography
Manning was born Manny Levin on February 1, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a Jewish family. He began singing professionally for Jewish weddings and nightclubs at the age of fifteen.[3]
Manning was first spotted on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts and first gained notice as Ziggy Elman's vocalist after first touring with local bands and singing on local radio stations.[4] He recorded for MGM Records with Elman and also with Art Mooney[5] and Tommy Dorsey.[4]
Manning was a featured singer on Rhythm on the Road, an hour-long weekly program on CBS in 1955.[6]
In May 1954, Manning was a guest singer on Dave Garroway's television program.[7]
Manning had hits as a soloist after signing to Capitol Records, most notable in with a cover of Glenn Millers, The Nearness of You[4]
Manning's stepson is actor and voice artist Barry Gordon.[4]
Manning died in Los Angeles, California of pneumonia on October 23, 1997, aged 71.[1]
Albums
- Lonely Spell (1955, Capitol)
- Our Wedding Songs (1958, Everest)
- Tommy Alexander Presents His Golden Trombones (1958, Everest; Manning on four tracks)
Hit singles
| Year | Single | US Chart position | label | catalog # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | "The Nearness of You" | 16[8] | Capitol | 2383 [9] |
| "All I Desire" | 27[8] | Capitol | 2493[9] | |
| 1954 | "Venus De Milo" | 29[8] | Capitol | 2694 |
References
- ^ a b "Bob Manning; Singer With Big Bands". La Times. 28 October 1997. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Bob Manning". Family Search. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ Vera, Billy (2000). From the Vaults Vol. 4: Love Letters (CD). Hollywood: Capitol Records. p. 7.
- ^ a b c d Vera, Billy (2000). From the Vaults Vol. 4: Love Letters (CD). Hollywood: Capitol Records. p. 7.
- ^ Herman, Pinky (December 16, 1952). "Television--Radio". Motion Picture Daily. p. 4. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 553.
- ^ "(TV listing)". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. New York, Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 14, 1954. p. 16. Retrieved January 25, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Pop Memories 1890-1954. Joel Whitburn. 1986. Record Research Inc. p. 293. ISBN 0-89820-083-0
- ^ a b Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone Capitol 2000 - 2500, numerical listing discography Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.