My father was offered a contract to go on the road with Ralph Flanagan as his boy singer after Ralph played a dance at Seton Hall Univerdity. My dad, then attending Seton Hall, asked his folks for permission to leave school and travel with the Flanagan band. They said no. Dad, who sounded EXACTLY like Billy Eckstine, I think got the better of the deal
My father was offered a contract to go on the road with Ralph Flanagan as his boy singer after Ralph played a dance at Seton Hall Univerdity. My dad, then attending Seton Hall, asked his folks for permission to leave school and travel with the Flanagan band. They said no. Dad, who sounded EXACTLY like Billy Eckstine, I think got the better of the deal
Interesting story. Thanks.
The second number Ralph plays is "Hot Toddy" apparently a hit for him. Nice version here:
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