Morton Downey & Orchestra - Soft Lights And Sweet Music
- 13 years ago
Morton Downey (1901-1985) enjoyed his greatest success in the 30s and 40s and was nicknamed "The Irish Nightingale". For a time in the 20s he sang with Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. He first recorded in 1923 for Edison Records under the pseudonym Morton James; later he recorded for many other labels. He toured London, Paris, Berlin, New York City and Hollywood. He also began appearing in motion pictures in 1929.
Downey was also a successful songwriter. In 1930, Downey began making national radio broadcasts after opening his own nightclub (The Delmonico) in New York. He was voted America's "Radio Singer of the Year" in 1932. At the time, Downey was featured nightly on the Camel Quarter Hour radio broadcast. Starting in 1949, Morton Downey began appearing on television. In the 1950s, he hosted the television show Star of the Family. This exquisite record was waxed in 1932. Downey was accompanied by uncredited musicians, except for Eddie Lang, guitar.
Downey was also a successful songwriter. In 1930, Downey began making national radio broadcasts after opening his own nightclub (The Delmonico) in New York. He was voted America's "Radio Singer of the Year" in 1932. At the time, Downey was featured nightly on the Camel Quarter Hour radio broadcast. Starting in 1949, Morton Downey began appearing on television. In the 1950s, he hosted the television show Star of the Family. This exquisite record was waxed in 1932. Downey was accompanied by uncredited musicians, except for Eddie Lang, guitar.