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On this day, April 7, 1914, Ralph Flanagan was born.
Ralph Flanagan
Flanagan in 1956
Background information
Birth name: Ralph Elias Flenniken
Born: April 7, 1914; Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Died: December 30, 1995 (aged 81); Miami, Florida, U.S.
Ralph Elias Flenniken (April 7, 1914 – December 30, 1995), known professionally as Ralph Flanagan, was an American big band leader, pianist, composer, and arranger for the orchestras of Hal McIntyre, Sammy Kaye, Blue Barron, Charlie Barnet, and Alvino Rey.
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Biography
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Flanagan's recording of "Slow Poke", a number 6 hit in early 1952, was the first song played on the initial edition of the Today Show on January 14, 1952.
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Flanagan in 1956
Background information
Birth name: Ralph Elias Flenniken
Born: April 7, 1914; Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Died: December 30, 1995 (aged 81); Miami, Florida, U.S.
Ralph Elias Flenniken (April 7, 1914 – December 30, 1995), known professionally as Ralph Flanagan, was an American big band leader, pianist, composer, and arranger for the orchestras of Hal McIntyre, Sammy Kaye, Blue Barron, Charlie Barnet, and Alvino Rey.
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Biography
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Flanagan's recording of "Slow Poke", a number 6 hit in early 1952, was the first song played on the initial edition of the Today Show on January 14, 1952.
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Ralph Flanagan And His Orchestra - Slow Poke
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2,847 views Dec 16, 2015
Okmusix
66K subscribers
Sheet music & mp3: https://sellfy.com/euterpe
Donate: https://www.paypal.me/4musix