Freeman Legacy Group Radio

Freeman Legacy Group Radio

The official radio network of GRAMMY Hall of Fame Recording Artist Jim Freeman, CEO of the Freeman Legacy Group. Jim Freeman is an original member of The Five Satins and contributed to its success as the groups legendary bass singer from 1955-1960. Shortly after recording the timeless “In the Still of the Night”, the group's lead singer Fred Parris left for military service in Japan. Soon after, the song became a hit, and entered the top forty later that year reaching No. 24 on Sept. 8, 1956. Jim Freeman quickly assumed leadership of the group and contacted Bill Baker and asked him to join the group to promote the record on tour. The group traveled throughout the United States and overseas and in 1957 recorded “To the Aisle,” with Mr. Baker, a tenor, as lead singer. In July 1957, the song peaked at #5 on the R&B charts and #25 on the Hot 100 and was featured in the popular film American Graffiti (1973).

Episodes

May 5, 2020 58 secs
Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jim freeman of The Five Satins discusses the performing at Apollo Theater in the 1950s.
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Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jim freeman of The Five Satins discusses the story behind the GRAMMY Hall of Fame Inducted legendary ballot "In The Still of The Night" and The Five Satins' origins.
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Jim freeman discusses his legacy as a pioneer in the music industry with the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.
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Jim freeman discusses his first time performing at the legendary Apollo Theater with Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard.
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GRAMMY Hall of Fame Recording Artist Jim Freeman discusses his induction into the R&B Hall of Fame.
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This is the audio version of Grammy Hall of Famer Jim Freeman's speech after being honored as a pioneer of Rock & Roll by the Iowa Legislature (House Resolution 36).
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This is the audio version of Grammy Hall of Famer Jim Freeman being honored as a pioneer of Rock & Roll by the Iowa Legislature (House Resolution 36) in 2002.
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“In the Still of the Night,” the Satins’ best-known hit, was recorded in 1956 in the basement of St. Bernadette’s Church in New Haven. The song was recorded in the basement of Saint Bernadette Catholic School, a church school in the group’s neighborhood. The song was first released on the Standord label, and later by Ember.
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Jim Freeman discusses the inspiration The Five Satins acquired from the legendary group The Spaniels. The Spaniels were an American R&B and doo-wop group, best known for the hit "Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite". They have been called the first successful Midwestern R&B group. Some historians of vocal groups consider Pookie Hudson to be the first frontman of a vocal group because the Spaniels pioneered the technique of having the ma...
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In this episode, Jim Freeman speaks about his career spanning several decades and the awards he and the group has received. The Five Satins were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Freeman was subsequently inducted into the Blues, Doo Wop and United In Group Harmony Hall of Fame and is a Lifetime Member of the Iowa Music Association Hall of Fame.
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“In the Still of the Night,” the Satins’ best-known hit, was recorded in 1956 in the basement of St. Bernadette’s Church in New Haven. The song was recorded in the basement of Saint Bernadette Catholic School, a church school in the group’s neighborhood. The song was first released on the Standord label, and later by Ember.
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