He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, where his father was a barber who loved music and inspired Billy to teach himself to play the mandolin at age 3, while suffering a case of the measles. He went on to learn a number of other instruments.
In 1941, Vaughn joined the United States National Guard for what had been planned as a one-year assignment, but when World War II broke out, he was sent abroad till the war ended in 1945. He decided to make music a career when he was discharged from the army at the end of the war, and attended Western Kentucky State College, now known as Western Kentucky University, majoring in music composition. He had apparently learned barbering from his father, because he did some while studying at Western Kentucky to support himself financially, when he was not able to get jobs playing the piano at local night clubs and lounges. While he was a student there, three other students, Jimmy Sacca, Donald McGuire and Seymour Spiegelman, who had formed a vocal trio, The Hilltoppers, recruited Vaughn to play the piano with them. He soon added his voice to theirs, converting the trio to a quartet. As a member of the group, he also wrote their first hit song, Trying, which charted in 1952.
In 1954 he left the group to join Dot Records in Gallatin, Tennessee as music director. He subsequently formed his own orchestra, which had a big hit in that same year with Melody of Love. He went on to have many more hits over the next decade and a half, and based purely on chart successes, was the most successful orchestra leader of all time.
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Billy Vaughn Lyrics
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Instrumental (No lyrics)
As the title suggests, "Wheels" is an instrumental piece by Billy Vaughn. The song features a repetitive and danceable melody that is driven by a prominent rhythm guitar and backed by smooth string arrangements. The song has a lively and upbeat tone that would uplift anyone's mood, and one can't resist but tap their feet to the catchy rhythm. Its simplicity is what makes it a classic and enjoyable to listen to.
The song's upbeat tempo and lively melody have made it a popular choice for dance performances and have been featured in multiple films and television shows. The song has become an all-time favorite among fans of instrumentals and easy listening music. The absence of lyrics in the song may seem limiting, but the piece's simplicity allows it to place a heavy emphasis on the melody, making it a memorable tune that sticks with listeners.
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Instrumental (No lyrics)
This is an instrumental piece of music composed by Billy Vaughn that has no actual lyrics. The song purely conveys emotions and feelings through musical notes, without the use of words.
Contributed by Caleb E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marinabehlendorf3731
@@johannesmuller5667 LG nach Österreich
Hallo Herr Müller.
Österreich wie schön.
Ich hatte so eine Ahnung. Ungelogen.
Ich wohne in Niedersachsen Kreis GF.
Wolfsburg in der Nähe.
Da wohnen Sie aber in einer richtig traumhaften Gegend. Ich war als Kind x in Gmünd/Malta. Das hatte mir da gut gefallen.
Wenn Sie mir Ihre Handynr. schicken können wir über Whats app schreiben wenn Sie möchten.
Ichhabe nur Handy daher keine E Mail.
Ich möchte hier keine Handynr notieren.
Ich wünsche noch einen schönen Tag.
LG M Behlendorf
@adeladelara707
ME & MY SISTER USED TO DANCE THIS MUSIC JUST THE OTHER DAY SHE PASSED AWAY @ THE AGE OF 78 AND I ALWAYS PLAY THS @ YOU TUBE REMINISCING OUR YOUNGER DAYS, I'M 73 NOW AND ALWAYS THANKFUL TO GOD THAT WE REACH THIS TIME AS BONUS THAT DENIED TO OTHERS, THANK YOU LORD FOR WHAT YOU HAVE GIVEN US.
@IO-zz2xy
Sorry for your loss, how strange and poignant thatyou and you late sister also enjoyed this music.
Regards and condolences from South Africa
@paulfharris175
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Sister and May She Rest In Peace and may you and your families and friends and Emergency Workers also find Peace
🌹⚘⚘🌹
@emonmaglalang37
I used to hear & listen to this wonderful instrumental guitar music on the radio of our neighbor when I was little back in 1963. Now I'm 68. It's like time travel through songs & memories.
@janemorales1899
this was one of my Daddy’s favorite songs. i got lucky and found it today. listening and enjoying it has taken me back to simpler and distant times. Take care of yourselves, be happy. Music is powerful, life is good~
@lindawoodard5116
It was one of my Daddy's favorites, too .... I can still "see" him dancing around the kitchen when it came on the radio!
@janemorales1899
@@lindawoodard5116 what a wonderful memory! keep the good, old memories alive with good music.. i remember all the couples dancing some type of line dance 🎉
@patriciajrs46
Me, too.
@seaside2023
First 45 I bought...
@andylung5172
@@patriciajrs46 Me too