Heard of Pat Boone?
by One of the most talented actor and singers ever. Love the movies and the songs.
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As a fellow gemini, I can understand how Pat Boone was able to do so many things at the same time. A multi talented man, he sang, acted in movies, and even wrote lyrics. Born on 1st June 1934 he was a super star in his own right.
He acted in around a dozen movies, all of which featured many of his own hit songs. He was the predecessor to Elvis whom not too many would remember today. He also hosted his own television show. The man was way ahead of his time. Today he would be a craze to reckon with.
Some of his movies did not do too well, but all of his music was wonderful. If you have heard “Love letters in the sand” you would know what I mean! Or perhaps the more peppy “O Bernadine” is more to your taste. Late in his career his focus shifted to gospel music and so came off the pop charts. Yet it was no less inspiring.
Born and raised in Nashville it was a given that he would be a great musician. Unlike Elvis and Jim Reeves who are no more and still have their records selling off the charts, Pat Boone is still alive. He was the spokesperson for Chevrolet in the fifties. And he was seen more recently for his support for the presidential campaigning in 2008 for John McCain.
Yet all things considered, his music from the early days was his true claim to fame. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
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Post CommentDaisy Peasblossom
On June 6, 2009 at 11:08 am
Pat Boone was never one of my favorite singers, but you have done a nice job reviewing his work.
Cashmere Lashkari
On June 6, 2009 at 11:15 am
Thanks daisy
Uma Shankari
On June 6, 2009 at 11:31 am
Nice review. It tells me of people I don’t know much about.
chris73
On June 6, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I don’t follow politics almost at all but for his support to McCain i don;t think ill study more on him. (Not that i like Obama but Mcain i think is a freak!)
Thank you anyway
Joe Dorish
On June 6, 2009 at 12:33 pm
He was before my time but I remember him doing Christmas songs as a kid.
California Dreamer
On June 7, 2009 at 3:21 am
I remember him, he also was not my favorite, but do remember, and was good article about him
Caroline1957
On June 7, 2009 at 9:31 pm
My favourite singer, glad to know he is still alive.These two songs were a hit when I was a little girl,I loved them them and still do.Great article.
Betty Carew
On June 8, 2009 at 7:21 am
Thanks for the memories Cashmere