The Singers Unlimited
The Singers Unlimited was a four-part jazz vocal group formed by Gene Puerling in 1971. The group included Len Dresslar (better known as the Jolly Green Giant in General Mills commercials), Bonnie Herman, and Don Shelton. History Gene Puerling (1929-2008) and Don Shelton (1934-Present) had formed part of Puerling's vocal group, The Hi-Lo's some years previously, though Shelton was a 1959 replacement for Hi-Lo's member Bob Strasen. The Singers Unlimited were created to record for commercials, but as time passed they were persuaded to record albums. On the recommendation of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, they signed a contract with MPS Records in Germany. Peterson's trio played on their first-recorded album, '' In Tune''. The group made fifteen albums. Fourteen were recorded for MPS between 1971 and 1982 and were collected in the box set ''Magic Voices''. Puerling's arrangements for Singers Unlimited earned him a reputation as one of the best vocal writers in the world. Members of ...
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Len Dresslar
Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr. (March 25, 1925 – October 16, 2005) was an American voice actor and vocalist. He is best known as the deep Bass (vocal range), bass voice of the Jolly Green Giant in commercials for General Mills. Early life He served as a gunner's mate in the United States Navy. After serving in the navy, he moved to Chicago to study voice. While there, he gradually built up a reputation both in jazz circles (as a member of The Singers Unlimited, he recorded 15 albums) and as a voice actor. He recorded jingles and other spots for many well-known brands including Amoco, Hormel, Dinty Moore, Marlboro (cigarette), Marlboro, and Rice Krispies cereal. Career Len Dresslar charted the hits "Chain Gang" (not to be confused with the Sam Cooke song) and "These Hands" on Mercury 70774. Prior to his 1970s stand in the Singers Unlimited, he was a member of the J's with Jamie. Personal life After retiring from advertising, he moved to California. He died of cancer in 2005. ...
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In Tune (album)
''In Tune'' is a 1971 studio album by The Oscar Peterson Trio and The Singers Unlimited. Track listing # "Sesame Street" ( Bruce Hart, Joe Raposo, Jon Stone) – 2:55 # "It Never Entered My Mind" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 4:03 # "Children's Game" (Billy Blanco, Antonio Carlos Jobim) – 2:43 # "The Gentle Rain" (Luiz Bonfá, Matt Dubey) – 3:24 # "A Child Is Born" (Thad Jones) – 3:44 # "The Shadow of Your Smile" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) – 4:32 # "Catherine" ( Patrick Williams) – 3:03 # "Once Upon a Summertime" (Eddie Barclay, Michel Legrand, Eddy Marnay, Johnny Mercer) – 3:29 # "Here's That Rainy Day" ( Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 4:40 Personnel Performance * Oscar Peterson – piano * Jiří Mráz – double bass * Louis Hayes - drums * The Singers Unlimited - Vocals * Gene Puerling * Len Dresslar Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr. (March 25, 1925 – October 16, 2005) was an American voice actor and vocalist. He is best known as the deep Bass ...
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Professional A Cappella Groups
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Musical Groups Established In 1971
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American Vocal Groups
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