Crystal Gayle sings the heart & soul of Hoagy Carmichael

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Title: Crystal Gayle sings the heart & soul of Hoagy Carmichael

Performer: Crystal Gayle

Publisher: Platinum, 1999
1 cd

Playing time: 00:51:41

EAN: 0015095936226
CDR: HDX12246

Placing suggestion: 63 - Amusement: Engels (NBLC) P4 - Populaire muziek Engels (Flemish music schema)

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Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb; January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Originally under the guidance of sister Loretta Lynn, Gayle soon developed her own middle-of-the-road (MOR) style. This new musical direction made her one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. She is also noted for her floor-length hair.

Gayle began her career in the 1960s performing in the background of her siblings' bands, most notably Loretta Lynn. Lynn helped her sign a recording contract with Decca Records in 1970. Having minor success, she was encouraged to develop her own musical identity. Under the direction of producer Allen Reynolds at United Artists Records, Gayle shifted towards a country pop style that was more successful. In 1975, "Wrong Road Again" became Gayle's first major hit. However, it was in 1977 when Gayle achieved her biggest success with the single "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes …Read more on Wikipedia

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