Barry Frank

Barry Frank (born September 1930) was a hit smooth-voiced 1950's and early 1960's pop and rock and roll vocalist who was professionally recorded on 78s, 45s, 33s, and many extended play long play albums for Bell, Columbia, Jubilee, Seeco and other record companies in the United States and Europe. In many cases, Frank covered recordings debuted by other artists, and Frank's talented vocals won acclaim as being far better than the original artists who performed them. These included songs like 'Party Doll', 'Earth Angel' and 'The Great Pretender'. Frank rose to fame as the lead singer of the Sammy Kaye Orchestra.

M.C. at the Raleigh Hotel

Although his hit recording career did not lead to permanent stardom, Frank continued performing. For many decades, he was Master of Ceremonies of the Raleigh Hotel, in South Fallsburg, New York, from the 1970's through the 2000s (when the hotel closed) and also performed as a singer at other Catskills resorts on off nights. He is now retired and lives in New York City. He has a son, Todd Frank. Some recordings by Frank are now considered collector's items by collectors of the era.

Barry Frank Hit Albums on Columbia

Serenade of the Bells (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

Merry Christmas to You (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

ampling of Barry Frank Bell Recordings

A Rose and a Big Baby Ruth / Banana Boat Song

Diana / Hold Me in Your Arms

Earth Angel (with The Four Bells)

If I Give My Heart to You (with the Larry Clinton Orchestra)

Jamaican Farewell / Ko Ko Mo (with The Four Bells)

Love Me / My Special Angel / Party Doll / Smile

The Great Pretender / The Moonlight Gambler

The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane / Too Much

Wake Up Little Suzie / Why Do Fools Fall in Love? / You Send Me / Young Love

ampling of Barry Frank Columbia Recordings

Cathedral in the Pines (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

Del Rio (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

My Prayer (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

Serenade of the Bells (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

The Shrine of St. Cecilia (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

When The Organ Played at Twilight (with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra)

References

Bell Records Biography and Partial Discography http://www.bellrecords.nl/Bell_Records_Performers/Barry%20Frank/Frank_Barry.htm

Bell Records Image Gallery http://www.bellrecords.nl/Bell_Records_Performers/Barry%20Frank/Frank_Barry_image_gallery.htm