Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine was a singer and songwriter from Chicago, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio in 1913, whose career stretched across nearly seven decades. He worked primarily in pop, with strong ties to big-band swing, gospel-tinged ballads, and the kind of dramatic Western-flavored material that made him a fixture on mid-century radio. His powerful, emotive voice earned him nicknames like 'Mr. Rhythm' and 'Old Leather Lungs', and his hits ranged from 'Mule Train' and 'I Believe' to the theme song for the TV series Rawhide.