Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin
Person from United States
Genres: jazz, Big Band, 50s, 40s, All
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About Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin (1906–1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist, known for his smooth "sweet" dance music style. Born in Cleveland and raised in an orphanage, he began on drums before switching to saxophone, leading his first band in high school. After early stints with Arnold Johnson and Jack Albin, he formed his own band in 1931 at the Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn, pioneering the “Tenor Band” style with a melodic lead tenor sax. He recorded for Columbia, Brunswick, and RCA, becoming a radio favorite. His 1941 hit "Tonight We Love", adapted from Tchaikovsky’s piano concerto, cemented his fame and led to more classical-inspired hits. Nicknamed “Mr. Silvertone,” he was admired by musicians like Chu Berry and Johnny Hodges for his smooth tone, though he never played jazz. Martin discovered talents such as Merv Griffin and Helen Ward, appeared in 1940s films, and directed Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas show. He continued performing into the 1970s, briefly leading Guy Lombardo’s band in 1977. His novelty song "Pico and Sepulveda" (1947), recorded under the name Felix Figueroa, gained cult status through Dr. Demento and Forbidden Zone. Martin died in 1983 at age 76.
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Freddy Martin — Top 30 songs of 47
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Martin | Slaughter On Tenth Avenue | ||
| Freddy Martin | Doin' What Comes Natur'lly | ||
| Freddy Martin | Symphony | ||
| Freddy Martin | To Each His Own | ||
| Freddy Martin | Braggin' (Vocals Glenn Hughes) | ||
| Freddy Martin | When They Ask About You (V-Disc) | ||
| Freddy Martin | Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina | ||
| Freddy Martin | The Dicky Bird Song (Remastered) [2Tb3] | ||
| Freddy Martin | At The Karlstad Ball | ||
| Freddy Martin | Don't Worry | ||
| Freddy Martin | Every Day of My Life | ||
| Freddy Martin | Isn't It Love? | ||
| Freddy Martin | It Could Happen To You | ||
| Freddy Martin | Just A Little Bit North of South Carolina (Vocals – Eddie Stone) | ||
| Freddy Martin | Hut Sut Song | ||
| Freddy Martin | Joséphine | ||
| Freddy Martin | Laura [1945] | ||
| Freddy Martin | Bubbles In The Wine | ||
| Freddy Martin | You Made Me Love you | ||
| Freddy Martin | Bumble Boogie | ||
| Freddy Martin | I'm Dancin' On A Rainbow [1933] | ||
| Freddy Martin | Warsaw Concerto [1943] | ||
| Freddy Martin | On The Boardwalk in Atlantic City | ||
| Freddy Martin | Bubbles in the Wine | ||
| Freddy Martin | Manhattan | ||
| Freddy Martin | Flamingo | ||
| Freddy Martin | More Than You Know | ||
| Freddy Martin | Ole Buttermilk Sky (Vocals | ||
| Freddy Martin | Darktown Strutters Ball | ||
| Freddy Martin | Second Hungarian Rhapsody |