Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm 102 years ago today in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. From that humble beginning, she went on to an amazing career that few others have matched.
We’re featuring Garland’s music all day on Cladrite Radio. Why not tune in now?
Here are 10 things you should know about Buddy Ebsen, born 115 years ago today. In a career that spanned 82 years, he enjoyed success in nightclubs, vaudeville, on Broadway, in pictures, and on television, among other areas of endeavor.
The great Fred Astaire was born on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska. He’s been gone nearly 35 years, and if you wanted to make a list of the things that are wrong with the world today, the fact that Mr. Astaire no longer walks—nay, glides—among us would be on that list. We’ll be featuring Astaire’s music all day today on Cladrite Radio, so why not tune in now?
Here are 10 things you should know about Maurice Chevalier, born 133 years ago today. His rakish charm never faltered.
There are so many mashups out there that our eyes sometimes glaze over, but this one we can heartily and happily recommend. Nerd Fest UK has paired Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ fun and funky “Uptown Funk” with some wonderful dance moves of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and it works beautifully. Enjoy!