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Saturday, June 05, 2010 - 4:17 PM
He has performed the title songs for seven motion pictures, including
Mel Brooks Western farce, "Blazing Saddles." Laine's featured
recording of "Rawhide" has become one of the most popular theme songs
of all time.
After recovering from a second bypass surgery in 1990, Laine began
work on his autobiography which he mischievously called, "That Lucky
Old Sun." The book was published in 1993 and has met with great
success. His latest album, "Wheels of Dreams" was released in 1998.
Frankie Laine continues to receive accolades from both professional
and lay organizations for his contributions to the entertainment
industry and for his humanitarian works, which are many.
On June 12, 1996, Laine was presented with a Lifetime Achievement
Award at the 27th Annual Songwriter's Hall of Fame awards at a
ceremony at the New York Sheraton.
Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire continues his legendary career. His extraordinary
musical talent reaches and touches many thousands, both in his
always-popular recordings and in his sold out concerts, as well as
with his generous outreach to the community and to children.
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