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Frankie Laine has passed away at the age of 93.

Whilst his era was the 50's and not the 60's which is the main focus of this forum I liked FL.

As a young boy of 6/7 I had an aunt who had a radiogram and had lots of FL records, probably my first introduction to records, I used to love listening to The Kid's Last Fight, Answer Me etc.

He still holds a unique record in UK. In 1953 he spent 27 weeks at number 1 in UK and I believe accounted for 18 of those topping the charts in 53 on three separate occasions, still a record today.

Here is arguably his finest hour

Here is the link for the file you uploaded:
http://download.yousendit.com/C9BB624954E17BBD

Roy: Frankie started out slower that I would have liked, but by the end of his number he certainly won me over. Two words that can make the difference for all of us, "I believe." Thanks for this one.

When you consider that it was recorded over 54 years ago the simplicity of the production allows the vocal talent to shine, many acts today rely on production Laine relied on own his vocal ability, he didn't need recording techniques to make him sound good, just my opinion of course.

Laine and a good friend of his, Johnny Ray, were not rock and rollers but could sell a song.

RIP Frankie

Sad...

Sad indeed. Two that stick in my mind are "Rawhide" and "Blazing Saddles". RIP Frankie.

Frankie sang the theme song for "Blazing Saddles."

here's some memories of Frankie for Howard and anyone else


http://www.MegaShare.com/107321

Thanks, Roy. I'll check it out when I get home tonight.

"I Believe" was a personal favorite of mine.

RIP Frankie, and thanks for the great songs.

Frankie Laine also recorded the first song my uncle Wayne Shanklin wrote. The year was 1951 and the song was Jezebel.

Cool song Dane!

My uncle, who was not short on ego, thought so too.

Eh,,musicians!

Recorded by many too Dane