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Crooner Culture

June 14th, 2008

Remembering Ella Fitzgerald

This week back in 1996: Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald died at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 78.
Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in undated photo.
I’ve previously written a Did You Know? post about Lady Ella, but here are 5 more facts about the legendary Miss Ella Fitzgerald:
- Over a recording career that […]

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April 11th, 2008

New Crooner Culture Feature: Vintage Art

Since rediscovering AllPosters.com, I’ve rediscovered some of my favorite vintage art. Be it something truly vintage, or inspired by it, I’ve always had a deep love for the stuff.
I can picture the homes of certain crooners carrying this artwork on the walls, so I’m going to try to connect the two as I think […]

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March 29th, 2008

Andy Williams gets Ella Award for Humanitarian Efforts

”Moon River” singer Andy Williams has been chosen to receive the 17th Ella Award for singers whose musical accomplishments are equaled by their humanitarian efforts.
The Ella Award, named after its first recipient Ella Fitzgerald, has gone previously to other famous crooners like Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and Tony Bennett. The award is given by […]

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