| Bob Manning | |
| Birth Name: | Manny Levin |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Birth Date: | 1926 2, mf=yes |
| Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Genre: | Big Band |
| Label: | Capitol Records Apollo Records |
Bob Manning (February 1, 1926 – October 23, 1997) was an American big band singer who was popular in the 1950s, and well known through his radio and television appearances.[1] [2]
Manning was born Manny Levin on February 1, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Manning was first spotted on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts and first gained notice as Ziggy Elman's vocalist after first touring with local bands and singing on local radio stations.[3] He recorded for MGM Records with Elman and also with Art Mooney[4] and Tommy Dorsey.
Manning was a featured singer on Rhythm on the Road, an hour-long weekly program on CBS in 1955.[5]
In May 1954, Manning was a guest singer on Dave Garroway's television program.[6]
Manning had hits as a soloist after signing to Capitol Records, most notable in with a cover of Glenn Millers, The Nearness of You
Manning's stepson is actor and voice artist Barry Gordon.
Manning died in Los Angeles, California of pneumonia on October 23, 1997, aged 71.
| Year | Single | US Chart position | label | catalog # | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | "The Nearness of You" | 16[7] | Capitol | 2383 [8] | |||
| "All I Desire" | 27 | Capitol | 2493 | ||||
| 1954 | "Venus De Milo" | 29 | Capitol | 2694 | |||