Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians - Glorianna

Waring (1900-1984) was a popular musician, bandleader and radio-television personality. He also marketed the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric blender. During his teens Fred Waring, his brother Tom, and their friend Poley McClintock founded the Waring-McClintock Snap Orchestra, which evolved into Fred Waring's Banjo Orchestra. His Banjo Orchestra eventually became so successful that he decided to abandon his education in order to tour with the band, which eventually became known as Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians. From 1923 until late 1932, "Waring's Pennsylvanians" were among Victor Records best-selling bands. In late 1932, he abruptly quit recording, although his band continued to perform on radio. Waring composed and/or performed dozens of patriotic songs. In 1947, Waring organized the Fred Waring Choral Workshop. He expanded into television in 1949, with The Fred Waring Show on CBS. The program ran from 20 June 1948 to 30 May 1954 and received several awards for Best Musical Program. In the 60s and 70s, popular musical tastes turned from choral music, but Waring changed with the times, introducing his Young Pennsylvanians, who sang old favorites and choral arrangements of contemporary songs. In this way he continued as a popular touring attraction, logging some 40,000 miles a year. Fred Waring was survived by five adult children; Dixie, Fred Waring Jr., William "Bill", Paul and Malcolm. Son Fred Jr. enjoyed a long and varied musical career as conductor and jazz trombonist. Grandson Jordan Waring is a critically acclaimed orchestral composer This however, is a sparkling Roaring Twenties record, waxed in 1928. Vocal by Clare Hanlon.