Johnny Flamingo
Johnny Flamingo, real name Melvin James Moore (1934-2000) was an American blues singer.[1] was an American musician recorded by Dick Hugg, and lyricist for version of Wheels (The String-A-Longs song). In 2000 David Cassidy used the same name for his fictional lead character in Las Vegas show At the Copa where Cassidey played both the young and old versions of the lead character.
Discography
- Johnny Flamingo Sings In the Wee Small Hours
- "Make Me A Present Of You" / "Teenage Theme" 1957
- "My Teen Age Girl" / When I Lost You 1957
- "Make Me A Present Of You" / "So Long" 1957
- "Will She Think Of Me" / "Paradise Hill" 1958
- "Is It A Dream" / You're Mine 1962
- "Drive Slow" / "This Was Really Love" 1964
References
- ↑ Bob L. Eagle, Eric S. LeBlanc Blues: A Regional Experience 0313344248 - 2013 p400 "Johnny Flamingo (Melvin James Moore) (aka Broxton) (v) (Houston, January 13, 1934—Los Angeles, California, December 24, 2000). Son of Grant Moore and Gladys Gilmore. "
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