Bob Manning (pop singer)
Bob Manning (February 1, 1926 – October 23, 1997) was an American singer who was popular in the 1950s.[1][2]
Early years
Manning was born Manny Levin in 1926.
Big bands
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 and Tommy Dorsey.[3]
Radio
Manning was a featured singer on Rhythm on the Road, an hour-long weekly program on CBS in 1955.[4]
Television
In May 1954, Manning was a guest singer on Dave Garroway's television program.[5]
Recording
Manning had hits as a soloist after signing to Capitol Records[3]
Personal life
Manning's stepson is actor and voice artist Barry Gordon.[3]
Death
Manning died of pneumonia on October 23rd, 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[6] | Capitol | 2383 [7] |
| "All I Desire" | 27[6] | Capitol | 2493[7] | |
| 1954 | "Venus De Milo" | 29[6] | 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.
- ^ a b c d Vera, Billy (2000). From the Vaults Vol. 4: Love Letters (CD). Hollywood: Capitol Records. p. 7.
{{cite AV media notes}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|titlelink=and|coauthors=(help) - ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Pop Memories 1890-1954. Joel Whitburn. 1986. Record Research Inc. p. 293. ISBN 0-89820-083-0
- ^ a b Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone Capitol 2000 - 2500, numerical listing discography Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
External links
Bob Manning's recording of The Nearness of You from Internet Archive
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