Freddy Martin
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Biography
[Edit]Swing-era bandleader Freddy Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 6, 1909; a onetime drummer and C-melody saxophonist, his primary instrument was the tenor sax, and he formed his first band while attending high school. According to the Big Bands Database, after graduation Martin accepted a job with a musical instrument company, and when the Guy Lombardo Orchestra played Cleveland, he attempted to sell the group some saxophones; Lombardo declined the offer but he did hear Martin's band, and was so impressed he later recommended the fledgling orchestra for a date Lombardo himself could not make. From 1931 onward the Freddy Martin Orchestra toured regularly, appearing at venues like New York's Roosevelt Grill, and also frequently guested on radio; throughout the majority of the decade Elmer Feldkamp was the featured vocalist, with the likes of Helen Ward, Stuart Wade, Buddy Clark, and Eddie Stone singing with the group as well. The group's signature song was its arrangement of the first movement of Tchaikovsky's B-flat Piano Concerto; its success prompted Martin to adopt other classical themes as well, and with the addition of Bobby Worth's lyrics they later re-recorded the Tchaikovsky piece as "Tonight We Love," scoring a major hit.
The popularity of the Martin Orchestra ultimately led them to Hollywood, and during the early '40s they appeared in a series of films including 1943's Stage Door Canteen and What's Buzzin', Cousin? Passing through their ranks was a series of noted pianists, among them Jack Fina, Terry Shand, and Barclay Allen; other notable alumni included Merv Griffin, who sang with the group during the 1950s. Martin continued performing on radio and television well into the 1960s, and even served as Elvis Presley's first music director in Las Vegas; during the following decade he enjoyed a long residency at Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel, and led his orchestra until just prior to his death on September 30, 1983.
Title: Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland (Remastered) - Single
Artist: Freddy Martin
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: Top Hits of the 1930s
Genre: Rock
Title: Ultimate Memories
Genre: Pop
Title: A Big Band Christmas - Happy Jazzy Holidays
Genre: Jazz, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Favorite Christmas Songs for Kids
Genre: Kids
Title: Remembering the 40's
Genre:
Title: There'll Always Be An England - Great War Songs Vol 4
Genre:
Title: The Songs of World War II - 50 Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Great Gatsby Party
Genre: Kids
Title: Original Hits: Bands of Always
Genre: Jazz
Title: Favorite Christmas & Holiday Songs
Genre: Kids
Title: The Great Sweet Bands of the 40's
Genre: Jazz
Title: 40's Dance Party
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights Of 1950, Vol. 15
Genre: Pop
Title: Music of Cole Porter
Genre: Jazz
Title: Blues 'n Boogie
Genre: Blues
Title: Essential Irish Classics
Genre: World Music
Title: Ultra-Lounge, Vol. Thirteen: TV Town
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 100 Roaring '20s Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: Grandes Bandas: 20 Éxitos / Grandes Bandas: 20 Exitos
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Classic 1940s Memories
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1942, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: The Wonderful 30s
Genre: Pop
Title: Merry Little Christmas Classics
Genre: Kids
Title: Songs of Christmas Past
Genre: Kids
Title: American Big Band Jazz 1926-1941
Genre: Jazz
Title: Best of Americana, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Hits of the Early 40's, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Swing Hits - Polvere Di Stelle
Genre: Pop
Title: Full of Brass, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: La dolce vita (Remastered)
Genre: Latin
Title: Ultimate Big Band Collection: Great Theme Songs
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1948, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Remember Then Vol 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Ultra-Lounge: Jet Set Swingers!
Genre: Pop
Title: A Retrospective Hits of 1944
Genre: Pop
Title: Those Days Of Christmas
Genre:
Title: The Golden Age of Light Music: The Hall of Fame, Vol. 3
Genre:
Title: Timeless Songs of 1947
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Early Jazz Ballroom Party Vol2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Greatest Songs, Vol. 5
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1942 Volume 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1942, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: Dancing With Ballroom Stars
Genre: Jazz
Title: Memorable Songs of World War II
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Big Broadcast, Vol. 9
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1946 Volume 9
Genre: Pop
Title: Jazz Hits of The Early 40's Vol 6
Genre: Jazz
Title: Classic Christmas, Vol. 3
Genre:
Title: Number 1 Hits Of The 40's
Genre: Pop
Title: Popular Hits of the 40's, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Jukebox Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Radio Hits 1941
Genre: Jazz
Title: Christmas Hits and Highlights, Vol. 7
Genre:
Title: In the Mood: World War II, Big Band Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: 1950's Hits & Highlights, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Stage Door Canteen (O.S.T - 1943)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Pop Hits of All Time Vol 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Original Hits: The Biggest Song & Singers, Vol. 1
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights Of 1950, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Sammy Fain - The Song Book (1925-1955)
Genre: Pop
Title: Swingin' Christmas Party
Genre: Jazz
Title: Prewar Jazz, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hits Of The 30s & 40s Vol 3
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: The Big Broadcast, Volume 5: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Big Broadcast, Vol. 4: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: The Golden Age of Light Music: The Hall of Fame - Vol. 3
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Classical
