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Sergio Franchi (born Sergio Franci Galli; April 6, 1926 – May 1, 1990) was an Italian-born tenor and actor who enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame as a multimedia star and recording artist after being discovered on British television in 1962. Subsequent to a trans-Atlantic taped audition, RCA Victor signed him to an exclusive seven-year contract. Sol Hurok managed Franchi's initial American concert tour with a debut performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. One of the most popular acts in show business, Sergio Franchi was a favorite headliner in Las Vegas, and his cabaret and concert appearances filled the largest venues on four continents. His earliest ambitions and studies were directed toward an operatic career, but fate intervened as opportunities opened instead in popular and romantic music. Franchi performed musical comedies on stage, appeared on numerous television variety shows, and starred in a major motion picture. Throughout his career, Sergio Franchi was a generous benefactor and philanthropist, donating his time and talent to many causes. He became an American citizen in 1972. His performing career spanned thirty-six years before his untimely death at age 64 due to cancer. After his death, a foundation was formed in his name to award scholarships to talented young singers.
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Stars of Christmas [Balzout Inc.] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:39 |
Spirit of Christmas [BMG Special Products] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:40 |
The Exciting Voice of Sergio Franchi/Live at the Cocoanut Groove [2003]
Song | Duration |
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You Stepped out of a Dream | 2:46 |
Stardust | 3:29 |
Ebb Tide | 3:17 |
In the Still of the Night [Live] | 3:41 |
I Left My Heart in San Francisco [Live] | 3:19 |
Christmas Crooners [BMG] [2000]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:39 |
Christmas Crooners [St. Clair] [2000]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:39 |
Time-Life Treasury of Christmas, Vol. 2: Christmas Favorites [1999]
Song | Duration |
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O Little Town of Bethlehem |
Time-Life: Treasury of Christmas II [1998]
Song | Duration |
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O Little Town of Bethlehem | 2:49 |
Spirit of Christmas, Vol. 1 [BMG] [1997]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:38 |
This Is Sergio Franchi [1976]
Song | Duration |
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Ciao Ciao Bambina | 2:38 |
Serenade in the Night | 3:13 |
Volare | 2:49 |
Serenata | 2:13 |
This is Christmas [RCA] [1971]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear |
I'm a Fool To Want You [1968]
Song | Duration |
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Serenata | 2:13 |
The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' di Natale) [1965]
Song | Duration |
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:38 |
O Little Town of Bethlehem | 2:46 |
Romantic Italian Songs [1962]
Song | Duration |
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O sole mio, for voice & piano (or orchestra) | 3:48 |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Chicago | 2:35 |
Viva Las Vegas [Razor & Tie]
Song | Duration |
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Volare |
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