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Melvin Howard Tormé (1925–1999) was born to immigrant Russian Jewish parents whose name had been Torma. A child prodigy, he first sang professionally at 4 with the Coon-Sanders Orchestra, singing “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” at Chicago’s Blackhawk restaurant. 1933-41, he acted in the network radio serials “The Romance of Helen Trent” and “Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy.
” He wrote his first song at 13 and three years later, his first published song, “Lament to Love,” became a hit recording for Harry James. He played drums in Chicago’s Shakespeare Elementary School drum and bugle corps in his early teens. While a teen-ager, he sang, arranged, and played drums in a band led by Chico Marx of the Marx Brothers. His formal education ended in 1944, with his graduation from Chicago’s Hyde Park High School.
In 1943, Torme made his movie debut in Frank Sinatra’s first film, the musical “Higher and Higher.” He went on to sing and act in a number of films and television episodes throughout his career, even hosting his own television show in 1951-52. His appearance in the 1947 film musical “Good News” made him a teen idol for a few years. In the last years of his career he toured and sang with the wonderful George Shearing Quartet, often sitting in at drums, for a number or two in a set. To hear two such accomplished jazz artists was an evening not to be forgotten.
In 1943, Torme made his movie debut in Frank Sinatra’s first film, the musical “Higher and Higher.” He went on to sing and act in a number of films and television episodes throughout his career, even hosting his own television show in 1951-52. His appearance in the 1947 film musical “Good News” made him a teen idol for a few years. In the last years of his career he toured and sang with the wonderful George Shearing Quartet, often sitting in at drums, for a number or two in a set. To hear two such accomplished jazz artists was an evening not to be forgotten.
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Irenreinmerdok wrote:
sweet voice...great singer
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josh3a wrote:
pf!
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vaughnvhalen wrote:
............. Would have been 85YO. :":":":":":":":":":":":":" Love ....!!!!
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MrMichaelScott wrote:
"Hey Daddy, what's dat dere?"
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candlaero wrote:
Well I think that's the tops
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capeachino wrote:
His voice is such a delicious treat to the senses, yum!
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nathanialwest wrote:
alf was right all along...
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trishbell wrote:
Featuring him on my internet show May 2nd www.kabl960.com Sunday Sounds 10am - 1pm PST Smooth crooner!
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kendragarrett wrote:
soooooo talented.
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liilo wrote:
magiczny głos.
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Lachgast wrote:
Got to know him thanks to the Take The 'A' Train station. It includes only interpretations of the Jazz standard 'Take the A-train' (about 210 of them available on Last.fm): Check out this link: a-train fm!
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johnericbooth wrote:
I absolutely LOVE Mel. His version of "That's All" will always be my pick. My favorite music in the whole world! John-Eric Booth (BTW - you can hear ME on here too!) Visit me johnericbooth dot com or search here on Last.fm!
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foxforce5 wrote:
This guy is sadly under-rated and too often over looked. It wasn't for nothing, Mel. You were fantastic.... [2]
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The Movie Group has the most active discussion threads on lastfm! Stop by and see why our members love the group!
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pytoms wrote:
yeahyea
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Christien67 wrote:
very beautiful, it should be rate
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Eclectic-G wrote:
Mel's great!
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Marjo47 wrote:
Comin home is just the BEST.
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mleliza wrote:
It always sounds like he's saying "Secret ASIAN Man." LOL.
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Chacandra wrote:
beautiful .
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