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Pro wrestling's first superstar was George Wagner, better known in the world of grappling thespians as Gorgeous George. His shtick was designed to outrage conservative-minded Americans of the 1950s. George was quick to realize it didn't matter if the patrons bought tickets to cheer him or jeer him--as long as they bought tickets. With Pomp and Circumstance as his entrance music, George would often climb into the ring clad in effeminate robes, his long hair pinned back with gold bobby pins. His valet would spray George's corner with perfume and his opponent with disinfectant. Gorgeous George was a TV icon in the early 1950s. His appearances on the tube often scored higher ratings than Milton Berle. Muhammad Ali cited Gorgeous George as the inspiration for his braggadocio. George retired from wrestling in November 1962. He died of a heart attack just 13 months year later, on December 26, 1963. He was only 48 years old.
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Added: 21st November 2007
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The most valuable sports card in the world features Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Honus Wagner. Printed by the American Tobacco Company in 1910, the card is quite rare. Only about 60 are known to exist. Their scarcity can be attributed to Wagner himself. A non-smoker, Wagner objected to his likeness being used to promote tobacco. The company acquiesced to Wagner's wishes and withdrew the card from production--but not before a number had entered the market. The most splendid example of the Wagner Card sold at auction in February 2007 for $2.35 million.
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Added: 22nd November 2007
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A very youthful Robert Wagner appears as a mystery challenger on What's My Line. This show aired on February 24, 1957.
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Added: 19th November 2008
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Do you remember this top-selling song?
Hard to forget.
This on stage performance is from Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special. Most rock 'n' roll / pop bands of the day played on the late-night Friday show.
As you can hear, this song sounds different live than it does on the successful 45 single. Vocalist Bruce Blackman was known to be an expert in the studio, and with recording the song, Blackman tweaked his vocals masterfully in the studio.
"Moonlight Feels Right" came off as a definite memorable hit that would last for years after. Co-founder Bo Wagner is truly magic hitting the keys on that wild marimba instrument. Hard to imagine the song without the superb solo.
The recorded history behind "Moonlight Feels Right" goes something like this. Sometime during the summer of 1975, a New York based recording company agreed to release the one song upon hearing it. They believed it was a hit. "Moonlight Feels Right" was brought out September of that year, but it never got noticed by disc jockeys and was quickly forgotten about. Original band members went their seperated ways during this time, while guitarist Johnny Walker still accompanied himself with Bo and Bruce.
Then, something good finally happened for the remaining band members. A disc jockey in Birmingham, Alabama picked up the tune on his show, which got a lot of feedback from the stations listeners. Soon afterwards, the revived record got played nationwide and eventually went international. The summer of 1976, "Moonlight feels Right" could be heard almost anywhere a radio played. It was the right song at the time of its re-release.
With this success, Starbuck went on the road touring with newly added musicians. Starbuck opened for Hall & Oates, Boston, KC & the Sunshine Band, Seals & Croft, ELO, from the years 1976 to 1980. Starbuck also appeared on television programs, Merv Griffin, Solid Gold, Dinah Shore, American Bandstand, and The Peter Marshall Show. Another single was released in 1977, "Everybody Be Dancin'" which also went on the record charts.
However, Starbuck's subsequent singles that were released failed to capture the distinctive pop sound of "Moonlight Feels Right."
The band members have mostly remained in Atlanta to this day.
Song composer Blackman is now known for being associated with an on-line retail service, as well as having his own production and publishing corporation.
He has also worked on movie soundtracks, and his daughters career. "Moonlight Feels Right" has since become a staple of nostalgia radio stations.
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Added: 29th July 2009
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