[4] In 1954, Ray made his first film, There's No Business Like Show Business, as part of an ensemble cast that included Ethel Mermanand Marilyn Monroe. His career in the music …

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One of the greatest of the transition singers between the crooners and the rockers, Johnnie Ray was the only son of Elmer and Hazel Ray. He was born and raised in Oregon where he loved …

In the early 1950s, Johnnie Ray was arguably the biggest musical star in the world. His emotional singing and sexually suggestive performances earned him the titles "The Prince of Wails," …

Johnny Ray was an American singer, composer, and pianist who rose to fame in the 1950s. He is often considered one of the greatest musical stars of the United States during that time.

Feb 24, 1990 · Forever known for his highly emotional 1952 smash "Cry," but also a seminal influence on '50s and early-'60s pop. Frankie Laine & Johnnie Ray feat. Ray Conniff & His …

John Alvin Ray (January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Highly popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major …

Feb 25, 1990 · Johnnie Ray, the balladeer of tears who brought an emotional intensity to music that was singular to his era, died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Johnnie Ray John Alvin Ray was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Highly popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor to what became rock …

Dec 22, 2022 · The first time I saw Johnnie Ray was in 1952 on stage at the jammed Riverside Theater in Milwaukee. Basking in the glow of his two-sided record hits “Cry” and “The Little …