The Ross Sisters – Solid Potato Salad
“Solid Potato Salad” is one of the most memorable performances by The Ross Sisters, the extraordinary American singing-and-dancing trio made…
Songs
Karen Valentine – “Blame It on the Bossa Nova”: A Charming Tribute to a 1960s Pop Classic
Although best known as the Emmy Award-winning actress from Karen Valentine rather than a recording artist, Karen Valentine’s performance of…
Chubby Checker – “Pony Time”: The Dance Hit That Took America by Storm
“Pony Time” is one of the signature recordings of Chubby Checker and the song that proved he was far more…
Richard Carpenter – Good Morning America (1983): A Brother’s Quiet Courage After the Silence
In 1983, just weeks after the world lost one of its most beloved voices, Richard Carpenter appeared on Good Morning…
Carpenters – Live at the Talk of the Town (1974): A Night of Harmony in the Heart of London
In 1974, at the peak of their global success, Karen and Richard Carpenter crossed the Atlantic for a string of…
Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone: The Sound of Snowflakes, Sweaters, and Holiday Cheer
About the Song Released in 1985, “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin’ Stevens is one of those rare holiday songs that…
Buona Sera – Dean Martin: A Romantic Serenade Under the Evening Sky
About the Song Few voices in popular music history evoke warmth and sophistication quite like Dean Martin, and nowhere is…
Perry Como & Frank Sinatra In Performance | The White House (Live) 1982
Perry Como & Frank Sinatra Deliver an Unforgettable Performance at the White House in 1982 In 1982, the White House…
Mia Farrow Describes Her First Time With Frank Sinatra
When Mia Met Frank: A Quiet Beginning to a Legendary Love It wasn’t a grand wedding night or an orchestrated…
The Truth Comes Out: Sandra Dee on the Affair That Shattered Her Marriage
For decades, Sandra Dee was the picture-perfect Hollywood sweetheart — the blonde beauty whose wholesome image captured America’s heart in…