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Vic Damone
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Vic Damone was called “ a 1940’s Sinatra with a touch of Torme.” Damone had a career that spanned popular standards written by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Sammy Kahn. Shortly before his 18th birthday, he was the acclaimed winner of the popular Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts program on CBS.
Backstage comedian Milton Berle was so impressed with the young man than he arranged for Vic to play the famed New York nightclub La Martinique. He was so well received at La Martinique, that he was signed to his own radio serried on WHN in New York. Within a matter of months, Vic was back at the New York Paramount, but this time as the singing star of the show backed by Stan Kenton’s orchestra.
His next step up the entertainment ladder was recording for Mercury Records. His first record, I Have But One Heart, was an instant hit. Vic Damone’s career was catching steam and it would lead him to the big screen as he made his acting debut as the lead role in Rich, Young and Pretty. More roles would follow until his drafting into the U.S. army where he served admirably for two years.
Vic returned from his service to continue his career in film and on the stage performing for live audiences and in the 60’s and 70’s he hosted The Vic Damone Show on NBC. Vic Damone will forever be remembered as a charismatic showman who could wow on the big screen and please audiences with stunning live performances.
Top Hits Include: "You're Breaking My Heart" #1 in 1949, "My Truly, Truly Fair" #4 in 1951, "My Heart Cries for You" #4 in 1950, "I Have But One Heart" #7 in 1947, "Again" #6 in 1949
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