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By Craig Swain, July 26, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Les Brown Marker | | |
Inscription. Born in Reinerton, Les Brown enjoyed a 70-year career in American popular music, conducting his famous "Band of Renown" and helping launch the career of Doris Day with the number one hit Sentimental Journey; long-time bandleader for Bob Hope and Dean Martin.
Erected 2006 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 35.542′ N, 76° 31.867′ W. Marker is in Reinerton, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Grand Avenue (U.S. 209) and Terry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grand Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1944 East Grand Avenue, Tower City PA 17980, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Union Canal (approx. 7.8 miles away); Swatara Gap (approx. 8.1 miles away); Fort Swatara (approx. 8.9 miles away); GAR Building (approx. 9 miles away); OH-6A Cayuse (approx. 11.2 miles away); AH-1F Bell (approx. 11.2 miles away); UH-1 Iroquois (approx. 11.2 miles away); EC-130E Commando Solo I (approx. 11.3 miles away).
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1. Les Brown, Sr. Biography. The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Brown as the leader of the longest lasting musical organization in pop history. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, July 26, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Les Brown Marker | | |
2. Doris Day and Sentimental Journey Lyrics. The Doris Day recording, released in 1945, became an major hit, particularly with the soldiers overseas at these later stages of World War II. Many feel it appealed to their longing to return home during the demobilization period. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 343 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. |
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