Billy Vaughn
A hugely successful big band leader who crafted some of the most celebrated US
pop hits of the late 1950s and early 60s, Billy Vaughn pioneered a distinctive
"twin sax" sound and helped define an era of innocent, jazzy, easy listening
melodies. Born in Kentucky, Vaughn served in in the Second World War before
starting out playing piano in lounge bars and clubs and joining vocal group The
Hilltoppers, for whom he penned his first hit, Trying, in 1952. Setting up his
own orchestra soon afterwards, Vaughn's break came when his instrumental version
of music hall standard Melody Of Lo...
Ramblin' RoseBilly Vaughn
Hits of '62
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Orange Blossom SpecialBilly Vaughn
Orange Blossom Special and Wheels
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Hawaiian Wedding SongBilly Vaughn
Blue Hawaii
StardustBilly Vaughn
Melodies in Gold
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Joy to the WorldBilly Vaughn
Christmas Carols
Song of the IslandsBilly Vaughn and Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra
Blue Hawaii
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