Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio on March 30, 1913, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned nearly three-quarters of a century, beginning in the early 1940s. His robust baritone voice made him a favorite on the airwaves and the early television era, garnering him the affectionate moniker "Mr. Rhythm." Laine's musical style was eclectic, embracing the genres of jazz, pop, gospel, country, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Laine's versatility shone through a vast array of heartfelt ballads, energizing jazz tunes, and memorable Western songs including the iconic theme "Rawhide." Laine also possessed a knack for the dramatic, which served him well on singles such as the emotive "I Believe," a record that held the distinction of being one of his many chart-toppers in the 1950s. As an artist, Frankie Laine was renowned for his passionate performances, which were captured in live appearances like those on The Ed Sullivan Show, where audiences could witness his showmanship first-hand. Laine's work with Columbia Records was prolific, producing a rich catalog that chronicled his evolution as an artist, as seen in retrospective collections such as "Columbia Sessions (1951-1955)" and "Columbia Sessions (1956-1964)." His legacy is that of a distinct and powerful voice that helped define a generation of American music.

Genres

Adult Standards

Cowboy Western

Easy Listening

Rock-and-roll

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Latest Release

Rawhide (Swing Cats Mix) - Single

Frankie Laine

Single - Released June 26, 2023