Lawrence Welk

Born: Mar 11, 1903 in Strasburg, ND

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Died: May 17, 1992 in Santa Monica, CA

Genre: Pop/Rock, Jazz

Biography: It may or may not be true that Lawrence Welk is the most popular easy listening artist of all time, but it's difficult to think of anyone who is more prominently associated with the genre. Welk's long-running TV variety show was a huge success in its time, and remains an enduring favorite in reruns. ...Read full biography

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In Concert

Released: 1992

Label: Ranwood Records

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A two-record set. A nice sampling from the '70s version of Welk's burgeoning organization. ~ Cub Koda, Rovi ...Read full review

Last Date

Label: DOT Records

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Last Date uses Floyd Cramer's instrumental piano hit of the same name as a jumping-off point for a program of piano-based pop instrumentals that rank among Welk's best work of the '60s. Cramer's recording ...Read full review

More Lawrence Welk albums: Main Albums (52), Compilations (76), DVD/Video (2)

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