| Too many keywords can constrain your search.Use fewer keywords to find more results.View or change your orders in Your Account.The Four Freshmen began as a American vocal group popular from the 1950s through the early 1960s.In their current configuration, The Four Freshmen continue to perform.Los, the Manhattan Transfer and countless others.By September of 1948, the quartet went on the road as the Four Freshmen.In 1950, the Four Freshmen got their big break when bandleader Stan Kenton heard the quartet in Dayton, Ohio.The band eventually lost mainstream attention with the emergence of the British pop bands of the 1960s, even though they managed to stay together even after the retirement of final original member Bob Flanigan in 1992.New lineups of the Four Freshmen have continued the legendary vocal tradition of the original band, while adding new touches.Albums
Voices in Modern (1955)
Four Freshmenn and 5 Trombones (1955)
Freshmen Favorites (1956)
Four Freshmen and 5 Trumpets (1957)
Four Freshmen and Five Saxes (1957)
Voices In Latin (1958)
The Freshman Year (1958)
Voices In Love (1958)
In Person (1958)
Four Freshmen and Five Guitars (1959)
Love Lost (1959)
Voices And Brass (1960)
Road Show (1960)
First Affair (1960)
Voices in Fun (1961)
The Freshman Year (1961)
Best of The Four Freshmen (1961)
Stars in Our Eyes (1962)
The Swingers (1962)
Day By Day (1962)
Got That Feelin' (1963)
In Person, Vol.Well in Nashville (1977)
Live At Butler University With Stan Kenton And His Orchestra (1986)
Fresh!This page was last modified 01:27, 17 December 2007.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.The group was highly
touted by jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Woody Herman.He called his label Capitol Records and arranged an audition.The group was signed later that year.Bob Flanigan in
1992.New lineups of the Four Freshmen have continued the legendary vocal tradition
of the original band, while adding new touches.All accompanied, but the focus is on the Four's marvelous harmonies.Freshmen that contrasts their entertaining and very funny live performances with their flawless studio recording technique.Basin Street Blues
What Is This Thing Called Love?Also included are three bonus tracks of their original demo recordings.Let's take a moment right now to bless the record company executive
who first came up with the idea to put two classic LPs on one CD.Stan Kenton in an Ohio lounge, or how they became one of the most
influential and popular vocal jazz groups of all time."This October," "Don't Worry 'Bout Me," "It All Depends On You," "I Never Knew"
and "Nancy."Taste Of Honey
What Kind Of Fool Am I?We particularly like that they print the original covers (these two from 1963 and 1964), back and front, on the liner notes.All that wouldn't mean much if the music wasn't wonderful, and of course Four Freshmen sing first class, influential vocal jazz.There is even one of the rare a cappella tunes, "Tom Dooley,"
which was responsible for catapulting the Kingston Trio to instant acclaim.Listen to Tom Dooley in RealAudio.What's even more amazing is that the "Frosh," as they were affectionately known,
played their own instruments!Billy Strayhorn), "What's New" and "Mine" (Gershwin) are uniquely
interpreted, the elegant and colorful rhythms a vivid infusion.CD), songs from the Four Freshmen to
commemorate their fiftieth, compiled by the group themselves!Their approach produced a legacy that is still influencing
the vocal groups of today.Somebody Loves Me in RealAudio.Stan Kenton, who had
heard them when they were appearing at the Esquire Lounge in Denton, Ohio.The Four Freshmen, who played all of their own instruments, were the sound
of the 1950's.Anthony and the audience!.Stan Kenton and all that.But all the brouhaha in 1950, continuing up into the 1990s, was about the smooth, harmonic sound of the Four Freshmen and there are 10 sweet slices of that on this CD.The point is, the 4F are incapable of doing a bad song or cover, so buy with confidence, and enjoy!They became the Four Freshmen after their discovery by Kenton at Denton, Ohio's Esquire Lounge.CD (listen to the spectacular "trombone
choir" on "Silent Night"!"And The Bells Rang" chimes brightly with the excitement of this very
special "Freshmas"!Their Hearts Were Full of Spring' is a Bobby Troup tune arranged by the great Dick Reynolds.Day In, Day Out' is a Four Freshmen favorite recorded with Stan Kenton on the Live at Butler album.First Affair' is a beautiful arrangement with lyrics by Ross Barbour and music by Ken Albers.Fools Rush In' is a sensative treatment of this standard, a must for any advanced men's Jazz group.Freshmen Year' is a beautiful work with music by Ken Albers with lyrics by Bill Comstock.I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' is a gorgeous ballad with beautiful harmonies, arranged by Dick Reynolds and originally recorded with strings.Oh, Lonely Winter' is from the Four Freshmen and Five Guitars Capitol record album.Lyrics by Bill Comstock and music by Ken Albers.This October' is considered one of the greatest of all hits of the Four Freshmen.The Boys meet a girl and all is well in the end (2.The Four Freshman
Welcome to The Four Freshmen's Biography!September 20th, 1948, they went on the road seeking fame and fortune.They doggedly stuck to their guns, even though at times they doubted whether the public would ever be ready to accept their completely different style.Then, as in all good success stories, fortune started to smile at last.Stan Kenton, pioneer and innovator in the field of modern music for more than two decades.In 1952 their great version of "It's a Blue World" swept the country, launching what was to become a spectacular recording career for the Four Freshmen.You saw them do "How Do You Like Your Eggs In The Morning" in the movie "Rich Young and Pretty" with Vic Damone and Jane Powell.Their versions of "Day By Day", "Candy" and a host of others brightened the middle 50's.This video has been added to your favorites.This video will appear on your blog shortly.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Content of this nature is not necessarily prohibited on YouTube, however we will review this video and take action as appropriate.Thank you for sharing your concerns.We can only process copyright complaints submitted by authorized parties in accordance with processes defined in law.There may be significant legal penalties for false notices.Thank you for sharing this video!Well, actually, the Beach Boys harmonize "like the Four Freshmen".Love the Four Freshmen?On the contrary, the Beach Boys harmonize likeThe Four Freshmen.The Four Freshmen, there wouldn't be a Beach Boys!The Four Freshmen are the current iteration of the group that has been performing without interruption since 1948.The personnel change over the years but the ownership of the name and the sound remain with original Freshmen member and lead singer, Bob Flanigan.Would you like to comment?Recorded live at the Suncoast Hotel, Las Vegas....The Four Freshmen are Brian Eichenberger, Curtis Calderon, Vince Johnson and Bob Ferreira.Earl Brent tune, track 8 from the DVD.The Four Freshmen in Person, Vol.The Four Freshmen in Person, Vol.The Four Freshmen in Person, Vol.You Came a Long Way From St.Michael Jackson"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008 feat.Lil Mama"Shawty Get Loose feat.All Rights Reserved
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The Four Freshmen will take the stage for the LIVE!Wentworth Military Academy Chapel in Lexington, MO.The Four Freshmen, the rage of the 50s, continues to delight audiences with that same unmistakable sound of the original group, a vocal harmony like no other.In their 50 plus year history, The Four Freshmen have bragging rights to over 45 albums, 70 top selling singles, and 6 Grammy Nominations.More than 3,000 members across the U.S, Europe and Japan participate in their fan club.In Lexington will also be presented at this performance.Lo'sThe Beach BoysThe PlattersThe GaylordsThe Beau MarksThe Crew CutsThe Four PrepsFollowersThe Beach BoysBrian WilsonThe VoguesThe Manhattan TransferThe Manhattan Vocal ProjectPoker DotsPerformed Songs ByIrving MillsSammy CahnBobby TroupHarry WarrenGeorge GershwinMack GordonMatt DennisMore...All available Four Freshmen CDs, in stock, including sound files.Bob Flanigan, a cousin, into the fold alongside Hal Kratzsch, and suddenly The Four Freshmen were assembled in all but name, and that fell into place a little later.Their first hit single was "It's a Blue World," released in 1952, and they enjoyed further success with "Mood Indigo" (1954), "Day By Day" (1955), and "Graduation Day" (1956).They released their first LP, Voices in Modern, in 1955 (and some dozen more 12" discs over the next five years); that album was as impressive a jazz document as it was a vocal pop effort, showcasing the group members' playing as well as their singing and showing that these guys had lots of complex musical strings in their bow.Kratzsch left in the spring of 1953, to be replaced by Ken Errair who, in turn, was succeeded by Ken Albers in April of 1956, while Don Barbour left in 1960, replaced by Bill Comstock.CD box of The Four Freshmen's complete 1950s recordings, proudly (and even defiantly, given the label's catalog) proclaiming the quartet's validity as a jazz outfit.All available Four Freshmen CDs, in stock, including sound files.Four Freshmen at Amazon.Current Advertisers Sign InHelp improve Yahoo!Learn more about our paid syndication program. |
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