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Frankie Laine (March 30, 1913[1] â€“ February 6, 2007), born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as "America's Number One Song Stylist", his other nicknames include "Mr. Rhythm", "Old Leather Lungs", and "Mr. Steel Tonsils". He sang well-known theme songs for many movie Western soundtracks, including 3:10 To YumaGunfight at the O.K. Corral, and Blazing Saddles.

Genres: Pop standardsjazzrhythm and bluesgospelfolkeasy listeningcountry.

Born: 1913; Died - 2007

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