Singers in 60's Movies

The movies in the 60's were filled not only with the usual stars, but some were coming from the music business. In this posting, we'll look at some of the artists that appeared in movies. This will exclude Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and (god willing) Elvis Presley. To do this I will give you a sampling and ranked it from 1 to 10:

Fabian in North to Alaska: 6

Does a good job as Billy-who plays John Wayne's sidekick. He also gets a chance to sing a song.

Frankie Avalon in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: 7

He gives an okay performance but Avalon performing the title song is why he gets a seven.

Bobby Darin in Come September: 8

Darin not only made his acting debut he just about stole the entire movie. As you know it was the movie that he met Sandra Dee. Darin performing "Mulipication" creates a Sinatra/Martin moment.

Tommy Steele in Half a Sixpence: 9

Tommy Steele was a popular singer from Great Britain during the 1950's and 60's. He recreated the role of Arthur Kips (that he played in London and New York) in the big screen adaptation of the musical comedy Half a Sixpence. Thanks to his presence the movie is an enjoyable one.

Glen Campbell in True Grit: 7

During the late-60's no singer was more hotter than Glen Campbell. In 1969 he made his first film in the Western with John Wayne True Grit. Did a good job if I remember. Campbell also sang the title song.

David Bowie in The Virgin Soldiers: 4

Released in 1969 and in the same year he had his first hit song "Space Oddity" David Bowie made his first film in a small role in the drama The Virgin Soldiers. This would be the beginning of more bigger roles for Bowie.

Well, that is it. See you soon.