Vaughn Monroe
Vaughn Monroe
Top Songs
| 1 | Old Soldiers Never Die | ||
| 2 | Don't Fence Me In [Remastered] | ||
| 3 | Ballerina | ||
| 4 | Ghost Riders In The Sky | ||
| 5 | Red Sails in the Sunset |
Albums
Feb 2023 • 11 songs
Jan 2022 • 21 songs
Nov 2021 • 1 song
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About
Biography
Despite an early talent for the trumpet, Vaughn Monroe's desire to become an opera singer eventually landed him almost ten number one hits during the '40s as well as a host of nicknames for his rich baritone, including "The Voice with Hairs on Its Chest" and "Old Leather Tonsils." Born in Akron, OH, Monroe moved to Wisconsin while still a child and focused on his trumpet talent for most of his boyhood. Another early ambition, to be an opera singer, resulted in his signing on as a vocalist with territory bands led by Austin Wylie, Larry Funk (for whom he made his recording debu...