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Teen star Frank Fafara enjoyed a string of successful Rock ’n Roll releases from 1959 to 1964. His first record “Only in My Dreams” went Top Ten in his home town making him an overnight singing sensation. Singers he admired were Buddy Holly & Ricky Nelson
“Only in My Dreams” charted at #5 in Phoenix, Arizona and was followed with a series of Teen Favorites including “Golden One", “Lovemaker, Lovebreaker” & “A Tear Has Taken Your Place”. Cashbox noted “Fafara has something of the late Buddy Holly in his light beat delivery” while Billboard awarded him their Highest 3 Star Rating. Frank’s original recording band included Richard Meyer on Lead Guitar, Jim Schultz on Drums & Frank on Rhythm Guitar.
Frank Fafara’s recordings have sparked new interest since being featured in TV series such as The Good Wife, Bates Motel & American Horror Story. Singer Patty Parker ( Frank’s wife & musical soul mate ) recently added her own vocal magic by recording several of his ’60's Hits. Hear them on her Patty Parker Spotify page.
Note: Frank Fafara shortened his last name to Fara after his teenage years, so don’t miss his Frank Fara Spotify page which has all his songs from the 1970s to present day.
“Only in My Dreams” charted at #5 in Phoenix, Arizona and was followed with a series of Teen Favorites including “Golden One", “Lovemaker, Lovebreaker” & “A Tear Has Taken Your Place”. Cashbox noted “Fafara has something of the late Buddy Holly in his light beat delivery” while Billboard awarded him their Highest 3 Star Rating. Frank’s original recording band included Richard Meyer on Lead Guitar, Jim Schultz on Drums & Frank on Rhythm Guitar.
Frank Fafara’s recordings have sparked new interest since being featured in TV series such as The Good Wife, Bates Motel & American Horror Story. Singer Patty Parker ( Frank’s wife & musical soul mate ) recently added her own vocal magic by recording several of his ’60's Hits. Hear them on her Patty Parker Spotify page.
Note: Frank Fafara shortened his last name to Fara after his teenage years, so don’t miss his Frank Fara Spotify page which has all his songs from the 1970s to present day.
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