Crooner Collection

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr

Music cover, When I Fall in Love, Nat King Cole
Music cover, When I Fall in Love, music by Victor Young, words by Edward Heyman, recorded by Nat King Cole on Capitol Records. 1952

Frank Sinatra, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Sinatra, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr, came together in Frank

Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Mar 1988

Music cover, Love in Bloom, film starring Bing Crosby
Music cover, Love in Bloom, from the Paramount Picture, She Loves Me Not, starring Bing Crosby. Date: 1934

Comic postcard, Couple with baby Date: 20th century

Portrait of Rudy Vallee, 1929, Jazz band leader and singer and regarded as one of the first crooners Date: 1929

American musician and screen legend Frank Sinatra arrives at Heathrow airport in London with Dean Martin and their friend Beverly Hills restauranteur Mike Romanoff (left). 4th August 1961

Singer Frank Sinatra about to board a TWA flight to New York at London Airport. Circa December 1952

Singer Frank Sinatra seen here about to board a TWA flight to New York at London Airport. Circa December 1952

Singer Frank Sinatra seen here with Sunday People journalisrt Arthur Helliwell about to board a TWA flight to New York at London Airport. Circa December 1952

Singer: Entertainer: Engelbert Humperdinck. December 1975 75-06808

American musician and screen legend Frank Sinatra arrives at Heathrow airport in London with Dean Martin and their friend Beverly Hills restauranteur Mike Romanoff (left). 4th August 1961

Frank Sinatra Jnr, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Sinatra Jnr, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr, came together in Frank

Johnnie Ray, c1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Johnnie Ray, c1960

Matt Munro, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Matt Munro, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1962

Sammy Davis Jnr junior singing in concert

London Life magazine front cover 1965 Tony Bennett
Front cover of the impossibly hip but short-lived magazine, London Life featuring a front cover illustration of the crooner Tony Bennett. 1965

Brazilian Musician
A crooner of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, singing into the large microphone and strumming his guitar Radio Rio. Date: 1930s

Singing frog, conceptual artwork

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"Crooner: The Timeless Melodies of Legends" Step back in time to the enchanting era of crooners, where velvety voices and timeless melodies captivated audiences worldwide. From Frank Sinatra to Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli to Nat King Cole, these iconic performers left an indelible mark on the music industry. In 1989, the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London witnessed a magical night as the creator Brian Foskett brought together legendary crooners for an unforgettable performance. Their music covered classics like "When I Fall in Love, " originally sung by Nat King Cole, transporting listeners into a world of romance and nostalgia. Another remarkable event took place at Fairfield Halls in Croydon during March 1988 when Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon graced the stage with their mesmerizing rendition of "Love in Bloom. " This song gained fame through Bing Crosby's film and continues to evoke emotions even today. The influence of crooners extended beyond live performances. In 1965, Tony Bennett adorned the front cover of London Life magazine, showcasing his immense popularity among fans. Additionally, a charming comic postcard from the early 20th century depicted a couple with a baby enjoying the tunes of these melodic maestros. Looking further back into history reveals portraits capturing Rudy Vallee's charisma in 1929. His smooth voice set him apart as one of the first true crooners who paved the way for future generations. Brian Foskett continued his legacy by immortalizing other exceptional artists such as Johnnie Ray and Matt Munro through his lens. These photographs captured their raw talent on stage – Johnnie Ray captivating audiences around 1960 while Matt Munro enchanted crowds at Royal Festival Hall in London during 1962. The essence of crooning lives on through these extraordinary individuals who shaped popular music forever.