Short description
At one time, Dick Haymes was considered by many - including his peers, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como - as one of the talented singers of the twentieth century. This book draws on information from over 40 interviews with family members, singers and musicians to present a unique portrait of this crooner, his rise, fall, and struggle for a second act.
Long description
At one time, Dick Haymes was considered by many - including his peers, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como - as one of the most talented singers of the twentieth century. Haymes was not only an eminent singer but also a Hollywood star, appearing in cinema classics such as Mutiny on the Bounty and alongside Betty Grable in Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe . In The Life of Dick Haymes , Ruth Prigozy draws on information from over 40 interviews with family members, singers and musicians to present a unique portrait of this superstar crooner, his rise, fall, and struggle for a second act.