Artists in the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s Elton John ● British singer, pianist, and composer ● Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight ● Released his first self-titled American album in 1970 making him a huge international star ● He was also successful on Broadway. He composed the score for Billy Elliot which went on to win 10 Tony awards ● He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and knighted in 1998 Name that Tune ● Name this Elton John song: “Don't go breaking my heart I couldn't if I tried Honey, if I get restless Baby, you're not that kind” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW9P-uYfM Name that Tune ● Fill in the lyric: And I think it's gonna be a long long time 'Till touchdown brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a ____________ ________burning out his fuse up here alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QZe8Z66x8 Ella Fitzgerald ● Popular American jazz singer and vocalist ● Known as “First Lady of Song” and “Lady Ella” ● Discovered at the Apollo theatre at an amateur contest in 1934 ● Recorded with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and soon became part of a music group known as “Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra” ● Made history as the first African American women to win a Grammy award ● Won a total of 13 Grammy’s and sold more than 40 million albums Name that Tune ● Name this Ella Fitzgerald song: “Sweet dreams, till sunbeams find you Gotta keep dreaming leave all worries behind you But in your dreams whatever they be You gotta make me a promise, promise to me You'll dream, dream a little of me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TmogXhOZ8 Name that Tune ● Fill in the lyric: Do you know the __________ __________, _____________ Do you know the _________ Who dwells in Drury Lane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdGR3oWD0Ag Nat King Cole ● American musician and jazz pianist ● First African American performer to host a variety TV series in 1956, including the Nat King Cole Show ● Known for his soft baritone voice ● Part of the musical group, “The King Cole Trio” ● Worked with different artists including Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald Name that Tune ● Name this Nat King Cole song: “If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way, take the highway that is best Get your kicks on Route sixty-six” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCYApJtsyd0 Name that Tune ● Fill in the lyric: When I fall in love it will be forever Or I'll never fall in love In a restless world like this is Love is ended before __________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfAb0gNPy6s Buddy Holly ● Famous singer/songwriter ● Produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music ● Played the piano and fiddle ● Formed a band in highschool and played country and western songs regularly on the radio ● He opened for prominent national acts that toured through town, including Elvis Name that Tune ● Name this Buddy Holly song: “Well, that'll be the day when you say goodbye Yes, that'll be the day when you make me cry You say you gonna leave, you know it's a lie 'Cause that'll be the day when I die” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3XPnnKyk58 Name that Tune ● Fill in the lyric: If you knew ___________ Then you'd know why I feel blue without ________ My ___________ Oh well, I love you gal, yes, I love you __________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUesbTObC9A Doris Day ● Popular singer and actress ● Starred in television sitcom “The Doris Day Show” (1968-1973) ● She sang with several big bands before going solo in 1947 ● In the 1950’s she made a series of popular film musicals including Calamity Jane (1953) and The Pajama Game (1957) ● She studied ballet and tap dance growing up and participated in many dance contests. She had to end her dancing career after getting in a car accident that injured her leg Name that Tune ● Name this Doris Day song: “I love you a bushel and a peck A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKNy4pdA1og Name that Tune ● Fill in the lyric: "Que sera, sera Whatever will be, __________ The future's not ours to see Que sera, sera What will be, ___________” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhAfMor9BM Answers Elton John: Song 1: Don’t Go Breaking / Song 2: My Heart, Rocket Man Ella Fitzgerald: Song 1: Dream a Little Dream of Me / Song 2: Muffin Man Nat King Cole: Song 1: Route 66 / Song 2: It’s begun Buddy Holly: Song 1: That’ll be the Day / Song 2: Peggy Sue Doris Day: Song 1: Bushel and a Peck / Song 2: Will be References No author (2018). Elton John Biography. 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