In the world of popular music, yesterday's idol is very often tomorrow's forgotten name. Only a handful of performers have demonstrated the lasting appeal it takes to weather the onslaught of fads and changing trends over the years, and Frankie Laine is a classic example. His impeccable musicianship and taste have kept him an international favorite for over four decades.

Ever since his recording of "That's My Desire" burst onto the scene like a musical firework in 1947, praise has poured in from all corners, from young and old alike, for this gifted and versatile artist for top nightclub engagements, both here and in Europe. Today, 21 Gold records later, Frankie Laine has become a musical tradition.

In 1953, Laine's stirring rendition of "I Believe" topped the British charts and stayed number one for eighteen weeks, an unbeaten performance that even the Beatles never matched. His renown continued to grow as he went to England for a record-breaking engagement at the London Palladium.