Saturday, December 21, 2024

Chuck's Classics by Chuck Benson

Chuck’s Classics features Glenn Miller Orchestra

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https://youtu.be/8Qq2AV7Wx5w   String Of Pearls Glenn Miller Orchestra 1945 A big band trombonist, arranger, composer and band leader during the swing era. For those too young to know this...

Chuck’s Classics featuring Etta James

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Etta started her career in 1954, lasting until 2012. She died January 2013 at the age of 73. This tune is now part of a Heinz commercial and was a hit in 1960.

Chuck’s Classics featuring The Byrds

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The Byrds were formed in 1964 with frontman Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke

Chuck’s Classics features Billy Paul

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Soul singer. Won a Grammy for this tune plus several Ebby awards from Ebony magazine. He had a hit with this one in 1972. Billy died at the age of 81 in April 2016

Chuck’s Classics featuring Gilbert O’Sullivan

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Singer, songwriter. Irish-English heritage. Top U.K. male singer in 1972

Chuck’s Classics features Duane Eddy

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Chuck's Classic presents Duane Eddy (pictured)

Chuck’s Classics present Bob B. Soxx

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Group made up of Bobby Sheen lead, and two girls Darlene Love & Fanita James. Not any notable success after this hit.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Rosemary Clooney

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Rosemary became popular in the 1950’s even though she as active 1946 to 2001. Her nephew is George Clooney, the actor

Chuck’s Classic’s featuring Jim Croce

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Folk and Rock Singer. Had a number of hits. He was killed in a plane crash in September 1973. He was just 30 years of age.

Chuck’s Classics features Abba…

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This Swedish group formed in 1972. Estimates of record sale worldwide, over 400 million