20. A singer with a powerful voice who sang notable television and movie theme songs died February 6, 2007, at age 93. Who was this unique singer?
From Quiz Who we lost in 2007
Answer:
Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine was born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio on March 30, 1913. He was one of the most successful singers of the twentieth century. Often billed as "America's Number One Song Stylist", his other nicknames include "Mr. Rhythm" and "Old Man Jazz". His hits include "That's My Desire", "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train", "Jezebel," "High Noon" theme, "I Believe", "Cool Water", "Rawhide", and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain". He also sang the theme song for Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles". Elvis was initially described by critics as "a cross between Johnnie Ray and Frankie Laine". Johnny Ray was a contemporary of Laine's who died in 1990. Jack Coombs was a radio station programmer who suggested Frankie change his name. Johnny Moore was the band leader Frankie sang for early in his career.