Bob Manning (pop singer)
Bob Manning (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]
Early years
Manning was born Manny Levin in 1926.
Manning first gained notice as Ziggy Elman's vocalist after first touring with local bands and singing on local radio stations.[3] He recorded for MGM Records with Elman and also with Art Mooney[4] and Tommy Dorsey.[3]
Radio
Manning was a featured singer on Rhythm on the Road, an hour-long weekly program on CBS in 1955.[5]
Television
In May 1954, Manning was a guest singer on Dave Garroway's television program.[6]
Recording
Manning had hits as a soloist after signing to Capitol Records[3]
Personal life and death
Manning's stepson is actor and voice artist Barry Gordon.[3]
Manning died of pneumonia on October 23, 1997, aged 71.
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[7] | Capitol | 2383 [8] |
| "All I Desire" | 27[7] | Capitol | 2493[8] | |
| 1954 | "Venus De Milo" | 29[7] | Capitol | 2694 |
References
- ↑ "Bob Manning; Singer With Big Bands". La Times. 28 October 1997. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ↑ "Bob Manning". Family Search. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 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)". New York, Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 14, 1954. p. 16. Retrieved January 25, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Pop Memories 1890-1954. Joel Whitburn. 1986. Record Research Inc. p. 293. ISBN 0-89820-083-0
- 1 2 Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone Capitol 2000 - 2500, numerical listing discography Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.