get tricked: Norma Jean was much, much more than that. You don't get so much attention from Camelot, anyway, if you're not a magnetic diva like she was. These tunes, taken from the motion pictures she starred in, or simply resulting from "staged" happenings like the infamous, 'nude look' performance of Happy Birthday, Mr. President that still generates some heart failures, are some of the best performances of this never forgotten lady, also known as the quintessence of men's desire.  (less)

tale of a young drifter who gets his kicks impersonating Michael Jackson. This ersatz King of Pop stumbles into a community of like-minded mimics-- everyone from Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Temple, Madonna, and the Three Stooges to Abe Lincoln, the Pope, and the Queen of England. Drag City.  (less)

his years with his brothers Chico, Harpo and Zeppo through to his days as quizmaster supremo. Includes appearances by Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and more! Superbly packaged with rare, evocative period photos. 14 tracks total. A Ravenrelease.  (less)

Lanciano International Orchestra Fenaroli during the Frentana summer festival. He has given several concerts with the Symphony Orchestra of the Accadamia Pescarese in Abruzzo; and made guest appearances with the Ente Autonomo Orchestra Sinfonica of Sicily. He conducted The Miracle Doctor by Bizet in the Municipal Theatre of Florence and has appeared with the Tuscany Regional orchestra in many symphonic concerts. At the Spoleto Festival he conducted the first world performance of the opera Sarah (on Marilyn Monroe's life) by the Belgian composer Paul Uy. In January 1991 he began his present appointment as Chief Conductor of the Bellini Theatre in Catania. In 1992 he was invited by the Opera di Roma to conduct La Gioconda and Aïda ...  (less)