Many performers record that one memorable hit song placing their names on the list of one-hit wonders. Others have multiple hits whose lives are cut short by tragedy but whose songs live on forever in the hearts and minds of their fans. Some are musicians of the decade with numerous hits within the music of the times. There are those who begin as mere children to experience youthful success while many continue successfully well into adulthood. It is always refreshing when a teen idol of the 60s is a prominent performer well into the 21st century, not only in the music realm but also starring on Broadway, hosting two television series, and entertaining nightly in Las Vegas. Such is the case of today's spotlight...
Young Donny Osmond
From Youth to Adult
1971 Donny Osmond started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Go Away Little Girl'. The singers only US solo chart topper. The song had also been a No.1 for Steve Lawrence in 1963.
To celebrate 50 years in show business, Donny Osmond is preparing for the release of his 60th album Soundtrack of My Life on January 13, 2015. It has been said that the ultimate measure of a man is not where he
stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at
times of challenge and tribulation. Donny Osmond has stood at the
highest peaks of success any man could hope to attain in a lifetime.
But, all of these success stem from his upbringing. His parents, George
and Olive Osmond, taught their children to work hard and aim high to
realize their greatest ambitions. Read MORE...
And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...
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