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American vocalist (tenor).
Often regarded as one of the most influential high-tenor singers of all time, Kenny was noted for his bell-like vocal clarity and impeccable diction. He was a member of the Ink Spots from 1936 until 1954 when he disbanded the group to embark on a solo career. Throughout the 1950s and 70's Kenny recorded, toured the world and appeared on many popular variety television shows. In 1966 Kenny became the star and host of his musical variety show on CBC, named The Bill Kenny Show.

Born:June 12, 1914, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Died March 23, 1978, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

ALBUMS


Bill Kenny
With Love
1972, LP, RCA Victor
Bill Kenny
For The Good Times / Are You Lonesome Tonight?
1972, 7", RCA,
Bill Kenny With The Bevan Gore-Langton Trio*
Movita
1970, 7", Single, AUB
Bill Kenny
Remember Me
1966, ,
Vocal/Ballad
Bill Kenny
Bill Kenny Sings The Golden Hits Of The Ink Spots
1964, LP, Album, Wing Records
Bill Kenny
Sings The Golden Hits Of The Ink Spots
1962
Bill Kenny
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
1960, 7", Single, Warwick
Bill Kenny
Mr. Ink Spot
1960, LP, Album, Mono, Warwick
Bill Kenny
You Hurt Me / Oh What It Seemed To Me
1959
Bill Kenny
The Ol' Dream Mender / I'd Climb The Highest Mountain
1959
Bill Kenny
Bill Kenny (Mr. Ink Spot)
1957, 7", EP, Vik
Bill Kenny (Mr. Ink Spot)*
Now You Say You Care
1956
Bill Kenny
Two Little Candles / Let Me Cry
1956
Bill Kenny (Mr. Ink Spot)*
Whispering Grass / The Gypsy
1955
Bill Kenny
The Flower And The Weed
1955
Bill Kenny (Mr. Ink Spot)*
If We All Said A Prayer / We Three
1955, Vinyl, ,
Easy Listening/Religious
Bill "Mr. Ink Spots" Kenny*
Sentimental Baby
1954, 7", Single, Decca
Bill "Mr. Ink Spots" Kenny*
Vows / The Rose Of Roses
1954
Bill Kenny
I Believe In The Man In The Sky
1953, 7", Single, Decca
Bill Kenny
Just For Today / Don't Put It Off Till Sunday
1953
Bill Kenny
Do You Know What It Means To Be Lonely / Don't Mind The Rain
1953
Bill Kenny
I Keep Thinking Of You / Who's To Blame
1953
Bill Kenny
Sorry You Said Goodbye / A Bundle From Heaven
1952, 7", Single, Mono, Decca
Bill Kenny of The Ink Spots
Don't Put It Off Till Sunday / Just For Today
1952, Shellac, 10", Promo, Decca
Bill Kenny
The Hand Of God / A Soldier's Rosary
1952
The Ink Spots Featuring Bill Kenny
I Must Say Goodbye / I'm Heading Back To Paradise
1952
Bill Kenny
Moonlight Mystery / You Are Happiness
1952
Bill Kenny
Under The Honeysuckle Vine / You May Be The Sweetheart Of Somebody Else
1952
Bill Kenny
If I Forget You / Please, Mr. Sun
1952
Bill Kenny
Forgetting You / I Counted On You
1952
Bill Kenny And The Song Spinners
Ave Maria / The Lord's Prayer
1951, 7", Single, Decca, ,
Gospel
Bill Kenny
At The End Of The Day / I See God
1951
Bill Kenny Of The Ink Spots*
These Things Shall Pass / Keep On The Sunny Side Of Life
1951, Shellac, ,
Vocal
Bill Kenny
Precious Memories
1951, Vinyl, ,
Gospel/Religious
Bill Kenny
My First And My Last Love / Once
1951
Bill Kenny
Our Lady Of Fatima / Stranger In The City
1950
Bill Kenny And The Song Spinners
It Is No Secret / I Hear A Choir
1950
Bill Kenny
Bill Kenny Sings
LP, Quest Records (2)
Bill Kenny
Do I Worry / If I Didn't Care
7", Single, Mercury
Bill Kenny And The Song Spinners
His Eye Is On The Sparrow / The Gentle Carpenter Of Bethlehem
7", Single, Decca
Bill Kenny
Love Me Baby
7", Single, Quest Records (2)
Bill Kenny
Are You Lonesome Tonight
LP, AUB
Bill Kenny
I Hear A Choir
7", Decca
Bill Kenny
When The Chimes Ring / I Believe In The Man In The Sky
Shellac, 10", Decca
Bill Kenny
Summer Love
7", Quest Records (2)
Bill Kenny
Sorry You Said Goodbye
Shellac, 10", Promo, Decca
The Ink Spots, Bill Kenny
If
Shellac, 10", S/Sided, Promo, Decca
The Ink Spots Featuring Bill Kenny
Greatest Hits Of The Original Ink Spots
Bill Kenny And The Song Spinners
Precious Memories / The Vision Of Bernadette
The Ink Spots
The Best Of The Ink Spots
1981
The Ink Spots
The Best Of The Ink Spots
1965
The Ink Spots
Sincerely Yours
1964
The Ink Spots
Street Of Dreams
1955
The Ink Spots
Sincerely Yours
1958
The Ink Spots
Under The Honeysuckle Vine / You May Be The Sweetheart Of Somebody Else
1952

APPEARANCES +


Elvis Presley
The Album Collection
2016, Box, Comp, 60t + 46xCD, Album, RE + 11xCD, Comp, R, Sony Music, Legacy, RCA, ,
Country/Folk
Thomas Newman
The Shawshank Redemption (Music From The Motion Picture)
2016, 2x CD Expanded Edition, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Elvis*
The Complete Masters Collection
2010, 32xCD, Comp + 4xCD, Album, RE + 7", RE + Box, The Franklin Mint, RCA, Legacy, Sun (9), ,
Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Vocal Groups - Classic Doo-Wop Remastered
2006, 4xCD, Comp + Box, JSP Records, ,
Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Jump Blues
Ella Fitzgerald
Romance And Rhythm
2006, 4x CD Slim Box, ,
Swing/Vocal
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella And Company (Vol.4 Original 1943-1951 Recordings)
2005, CD, Comp, Mono, Naxos Jazz Legends, ,
Bop/Vocal/Swing
Elvis*
Easter Special
2001, CD, Comp, Follow That Dream Records, BMG, RCA, ,
Gospel
Various
Drug Songs (1917-1944 - High & Low)
2000, CD, Comp, Trikont
Elvis Presley
Peace In The Valley (The Complete Gospel Recordings)
2000, 3x CD, ,
Gospel
Elvis Presley
White Christmas
1998, 2x CD, ,
Vocal/Religious/Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald
The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald
1996, CD, ,
Swing
Ink Spots*
Slap That Bass
1989, CD, Comp, Drive (3),
Various
Happy 20 Years
1986, LP, Comp, Mono, Promo, Trimital S.p.A., Trimital, ,
Swing
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
1985,
Elvis*
He Touched Me
1972, Vinyl Indianapolis Pressing, ,
Gospel
Ink Spots*
The Best Of The Ink Spots
1955
Ink Spots*
Ink Spots - Vol. 1
1953
Ink Spots*, Bobby Hackett
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
1951
Ink Spots*
Do You Feel That Way, Too? / Information Please
1947
Ink Spots*
Souvenir Album Volume Three
1946, 4xShellac, 10", Album, Decca, ,
Vocal
Ink Spots*
I'm Gonna Turn Off The Teardrops / The Sweetest Dream
1946
Ink Spots* / The Mills Brothers
Don't Leave Now / I Met Her On Monday
1944, Shellac, 10", Decca
Ink Spots*
I'll Never Make The Same Mistake Again / I Can't Stand Losing You
1943, Shellac, 10", Decca
Ink Spots*
It Isn't A Dream Anymore / Nothin'
1942, Shellac, 10", Columbia
Ink Spots*
Swing High, Swing Low / Whoa Babe
1937
Stephen R Cheney
Songs Of Faith, Hope And Love
CD, Album, Not On Label (Stephen R Cheney Self-released), ,
Gospel/Country
Ink Spots*
Aladdin's Lamp / My Baby Didn't Even Say Goodbye
Various
America's Greatest Hits 1951 (Expanded Edition)
2019, 4xCD, Comp, Acrobat
Various
Wild Child, The Warwick Records Story
2014, 3xCD, Comp, One Day Music, ,
Doo Wop/Rock & Roll/Country
Various
Amazing Grace - The World's Greatest Inspirational Songs
2012, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music Special Markets
Various
Made Famous By Elvis Presley
2011, 9xCD, Comp, Mono + Box, Membran,
Various
Dazzling Group Sounds Vol.4
2003, CD, Comp, Pepto Roma
Various
Dazzling Group Sounds Vol.7
2003, CD, Comp, Pepto Roma
Various
The Best Of Vik Volume 2
2003, CDr, Comp, Vik, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop
Various
Golden Inspirations For The King
2003, ,
Vocal/Rhythm & Blues/Ballad/Country/Gospel/Opera/Musical/Folk/Boogie Woogie/Bolero/Pacific/Swing
Various
MCA POP (1924-1953)
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, MCA Music Publishing,
Various
Rock'N'Roll Is Here To Stay
1983, 3xLP, Comp, Re- + Box, Candlelite Music,
Various
This Is Dedicated To You
1983, 3xLP, Comp, Re- + Box, Candlelite Music, ,
Rock & Roll
Various
The 1950's Rock 'N' Roll Music Collection - This Is Dedicated To You
1983, 2xCass, Comp + Box, Candlelite Music
Various
Moonlight Memories Featuring The Ink Spots And Mills Brothers
1977
Various
Going Places With RCA (Fall Program 1972)
1972
Various
The Original Hit Performances! The Fifties
1959
Various
20 Original, Rare & Vintage Recordings - For Swingin' Lovers Vol. 4
CD, Comp, Gallery (5), ,
Vocal/Ballad
Various
Insync - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Sampler
3xCD, Comp, Smplr, Sony / ATV Music Publishing,