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His dance band was most popular during the period from 1935 to 1945. Its peak came in the years 1939-1941, especially after he hired a young vocalist named Frank Sinatra away from the Harry James band. The combination of Dorsey's silken Trombone, Sinatra's romantic singing style, and the close harmonies of the Pied Pipers vocal group produced over 100 top-selling sides.
Jazz and swing fell out of favor after the end of WWII but Tommy enjoyed a renewed interest in his brand of music in the early to mid-1950s, when he became Jackie Gleason's musical director as well as hosting his own TV program called Stage Show. Sadly he died accidentally in November 1956 and never fully realized the potential of his second wave of popularity.
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Who was Tommy dorseys other drummer?
Gene Krupa
What were the names of Tommy dorseys daughter's?
Catherine Susan Dorsey
What male sang Marie with Tommy Dorsey in The Fabulous Dorseys?
Frank Sinatra
What is the duration of The Fabulous Dorseys?
The duration of The Fabulous Dorseys is 1.47 hours.
When was The Fabulous Dorseys created?
The Fabulous Dorseys was created on 1947-02-21.
What music did the 1940s people listen to?
Swing and Big Band Jazz was the POPular music of the day.. ( Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, etc )
What are the ratings and certificates for The Fabulous Dorseys - 1947?
The Fabulous Dorseys - 1947 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG UK:U USA:Approved (PCA #12047)
What was the cause of jimmy dorseys death?
Lung cancer.
What are Tommy tune's hobbies?
music and art
What has the author Tommy Tycho written?
Tommy Tycho has written: 'The Tommy Tycho story' -- subject(s): Conductors (Music), Biography
What toy was popular in 1966?
I think Tommy burst was pretty popular
What is the most popular music in Belize?
The type of music that is most popular is the music that is most popular!
