Here are 10 things you should know about Cole Porter, born 133 years ago today. Porter ranks among the greatest American composers and songwriters and is a favorite here at Cladrite Radio. We’re featuring Porter’s songs, as performed by a wide variety of artists, all day today, so tune in now!
Tag: Great American Songbook
132 Years of Cole Porter
Today marks the 132nd anniversary of the birth of the legendary Cole Porter. The Peru, Indiana, native was a remarkably talented songwriter—one of the true greats—even if he didn’t resemble Cary Grant even a little bit.
To celebrate the occasion, Cladrite Radio is featuring his songs, as performed by a wide variety of artists, all day. Tune in now!
Remembering Richard Rodgers on His Birthday
The great Richard Rodgers was born 120 years ago today in Queens, New York. We’ll be featuring recordings of his songs, performed by a wide variety of artists, today on Cladrite Radio so tune in now!
Remembering Fred Astaire on His Birthday
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?
Remembering Ella Fitzgerald on Her Birthday
The incomparable Ella Fitzgerald was born 105 years ago today in Newport News, Virginia; We’re celebrating the occasion by featuring her music all day long, so tune in now!
