Tag: Stan Kenton

Four Freshmen Are Here To Stay

by BG, posted in Big Band, Boomers, Easy Listening, Memories, Music, Nostalgia, Retirement, Seniors, Video

There have been a staggering number of close harmony singing groups formed through the years, but a few of them have some distinctive differences. One of those is the Four Freshmen, a combo that has been around for well over a half-century, during which more than two dozen members have come and gone. Even more … Continue reading Four Freshmen Are Here To Stay

The Lost Voice Of Ann Richards

by BG, posted in Big Band, Boomers, Jazz, Music, Nostalgia, Retirement, Seniors, Video

I've written a lot of posts about various Songbirds -- the ladies who got their start by singing with the big bands -- and even though many of them went through bad times, most managed to persevere and have a nice career. However, that wasn't always the case. Ann Richards seemed to have everything going … Continue reading The Lost Voice Of Ann Richards