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Frankie Lainesinger and musician Born: March 30, 1913 Birthplace: Chicago Died: Feb. 6, 2007
(San Diego)
Singer of many hits in the 1940s and 50s, including "That's My
Desire," "Mule Train," and "Ghost Riders in the Sky." Starting as a jazz
singer, he found his greatest success in country music; in addition to
radio hits, he was featured on the soundtracks of many Westerns, and
starred in several musicals. He also recorded the theme songs for
Rawhide and Blazing
Saddles.
(Born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio)
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