Vic Dana
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Vic Dana

Vic Dana, born Samuel Mendola on August 26, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, is an American singer, dancer, and actor known for his contributions to the traditional pop genre. He gained fame in the 1960s with his top ten hit "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" and recorded several other popular songs during this era, including "Little Altar Boy" and "I Will." Initially discovered by Sammy Davis Jr., Dana transitioned from performing dance to a successful singing career, with multiple albums to his credit. He had brief acting roles on television before retiring and now resides in Paducah, Kentucky.

(Source: Wikipedia)


GENRES: Popular, Male Vocalist

Albums

Singles

I Will / Proud
I Will / Proud (1962)
Time Can Change / A Girl Needs To Love And Be Loved
Time Can Change / A Girl Needs To Love And Be Loved (1962)
Danger / Heart Hand & Teardrop
Danger / Heart Hand & Teardrop (1963)
More / That's Why I'm Sorry
More / That's Why I'm Sorry (1963)
A Garden In The Rain / Stairway To The Stars
A Garden In The Rain / Stairway To The Stars (1964)
Love Is All We Need / I Need You Now
Love Is All We Need / I Need You Now (1964)
Shangra-La / Warm And Tender
Shangra-La / Warm And Tender (1964)
Bring A Little Sunshine To My Heart / That's All
Bring A Little Sunshine To My Heart / That's All (1965)
Crystal Chandelier / What Now My Love
Crystal Chandelier / What Now My Love (1965)
Frenchy / It Was Night
Frenchy / It Was Night (1965)
Moonlight And Roses / What'll I Do
Moonlight And Roses / What'll I Do (1965)
Red Roses For A Blue Lady / Blue Ribbons
Red Roses For A Blue Lady / Blue Ribbons (1965)
A Million And One / My Baby Wouldn't Leave Me
A Million And One / My Baby Wouldn't Leave Me (1966)
I Love You Drops / Sunny Skies
I Love You Drops / Sunny Skies (1966)
Little Arrows / Roses Are Red My Love
Little Arrows / Roses Are Red My Love (1968)
If I Ever Knew Your Name / Sad Day Song
If I Ever Knew Your Name / Sad Day Song (1969)
Red Red Wine / Another Dream Shot Down
Red Red Wine / Another Dream Shot Down (1970)