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Kay Starr
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Teddy Wilson
177,007 listeners
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Hoagy Carmichael
130,711 listeners
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Buddy Greco
64,824 listeners
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Lester Young
374,407 listeners
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Wayne Newton
208,535 listeners
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Mildred Bailey
115,330 listeners
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Vic Damone
255,414 listeners
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