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| Dec 29, 1945 – Jan 4, 1946 Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra Chickery Chick Sammy Kaye was an American bandleader and songwriter known for his “swing and sway” style. The lyrics of “Chickery Chick” are playful and nonsensical, featuring made-up words. |
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| Jan 5, 1946 – Jan 18, 1946 Freddy Martin and His Orchestra Symphony Freddy Martin was a saxophonist and bandleader known for adapting classical music into big band arrangements. “Symphony” was adapted from the classical piece “Symphony No. 1” by French composer Alain Romans. |
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| Jan 19, 1946 – Jan 25, 1946 Bing Crosby and Carmen Cavallaro I Can’t Begin to Tell You Carmen Cavallaro was an American pianist known as the “Poet of the Piano” for his romantic and lush arrangements. “I Can’t Begin to Tell You” was featured in the 1945 film “The Dolly Sisters.” |
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| Jan 26, 1946 – Mar 1, 1946 Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Vaughn Monroe was a trumpeter, bandleader, and baritone vocalist, often called “The Voice with Hairs on its Chest.” The song was written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945 during a heatwave in Hollywood. |
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| Mar 2, 1946 – Mar 8, 1946 Betty Hutton Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief Betty Hutton was an actress and singer known for her energetic performances and comedic roles in 1940s and 1950s films. The song is a playful, upbeat tune with clever wordplay and catchy rhythms. |
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| Mar 9, 1946 – Mar 15, 1946 Johnny Mercer and The Pied Pipers Personality The Pied Pipers were a popular vocal group in the 1940s, originally formed to sing backup for Tommy Dorsey’s orchestra. “Personality” was composed by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen and became a hit in 1946. |
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| Mar 16, 1946 – Apr 26, 1946 Frankie Carle and His Orchestra Oh! What It Seemed to Be Frankie Carle was a pianist and bandleader known for his light, rhythmic piano style and hit recordings in the 1940s. The song was a romantic ballad co-written by Frankie Carle, Bennie Benjamin, and George David Weiss. |
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| Apr 27, 1946 – May 3, 1946 Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra I’m a Big Girl Now Sammy Kaye’s birth name was Samuel Zarnocay Jr., but he later changed it to Kaye to make it more appealing in show business. “I’m a Big Girl Now” was written by Al Hoffman, Milton Drake, and Jerry Livingston, and it became a hit for Sammy Kaye in 1946. |
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| May 4, 1946 – May 24, 1946 Perry Como Prisoner of Love Perry Como was an American singer and television personality known for his smooth baritone voice and easygoing charm. “Prisoner of Love” was written by Russ Columbo, Leo Robin, and Clarence Gaskill and became one of Como’s early hits. |
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| May 25, 1946 – Aug 2, 1946 The Ink Spots The Gypsy The Ink Spots were an influential African American vocal group known for their tight harmonies and distinctive sound. “The Gypsy” was composed by Billy Reid and became one of The Ink Spots’ biggest hits. |
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| Aug 3, 1946 – Aug 9, 1946 Perry Como Surrender Perry Como was a popular American singer and television personality born May 18, 1912, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. “Surrender” was written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss and showcased Como’s romantic vocal style. |
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| Aug 31, 1946 – Sep 13, 1946 Freddy Martin and His Orchestra To Each His Own The band appeared in several Hollywood films, including “Melody Cruise” (1933), “Swing Fever” (1943), and “Stage Door Canteen” (1943). “To Each His Own” was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, and it became a popular hit with multiple artists in 1946. |
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| Sep 14, 1946 – Sep 20, 1946 Frank Sinatra Five Minutes More Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor known for his smooth, crooning voice and charismatic stage presence. “Five Minutes More” was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne and became one of Sinatra’s popular hits in 1946. |
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| Sep 21, 1946 – Sep 27, 1946 The Ink Spots To Each His Own The Ink Spots were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. The Ink Spots’ music has appeared in several video games, including the “Fallout” series and “BioShock 2.” |
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| Sep 28, 1946 – Oct 4, 1946 Frank Sinatra Five Minutes More Frank Sinatra’s first hit, “All or Nothing at All,” came in 1940 while he was with the Harry James Band. He signed with Columbia Records in 1943, launching his solo career and solidifying his status as a teen idol. |
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| Oct 5, 1946 – Oct 18, 1946 Eddy Howard and His Orchestra To Each His Own Eddy Howard was a vocalist and bandleader known for his smooth ballads and romantic lyrics in the 1940s and 1950s. |
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| Oct 19, 1946 – Dec 13, 1947 Frankie Carle and His Orchestra Rumors Are Flying Frankie Carle was born Francis Nunzio Carlone on March 25, 1903, in Providence, Rhode Island. “Rumors Are Flying” was written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss, and it became a hit for Frankie Carle in 1946. |
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| Dec 14, 1946 – Jan 10, 1947 Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Vaughn Monroe was an American baritone singer, trumpeter, and big band leader, often called “The Voice with Hairs on its Chest.” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” was written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne during |
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The Biggest Pop Artists of 1946 include: Charts based on Billboard music charts. |
