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Oct 11, 2022 · Oregon musician Johnnie Ray was once arguably the biggest pop star in the world. In the early 1950s, his unique sound, coupled with his emotional performances, thrilled audiences and helped usher ...
Ray's version, released a short time after The Drifters' version, peaked at #18 on the American charts. In 1954, Johnnie Ray co-starred alongside Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor, Dan Dailey, Mitzi Gaynor and Ethel Merman in the 20th Century Fox film version of There's No Business Like Show Business (1954). Monroe's hatred of the film was widely ...
Feb 26, 1990 · Johnnie Ray, a singer whose emotionally uninhibited hit recordings in the early 1950's anticipated the rock-and-roll era, died of liver failure on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 63 years old.
Feb 24, 1990 · Explore Johnnie Ray's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Johnnie Ray on AllMusic.
Feb 25, 1990 · Johnnie Ray, a singer whose emotionally uninhibited hit recordings in the early 1950's anticipated the rock-and-roll era, died of liver failure yesterday in Los Angeles. He was 63 years old. Mr ...
Johnnie Ray is the focus of the most recent episode of Oregon experience on OPB TV. It premiered last night and is available online right now. Kami Horton wrote and produced the episode. She joins ...
