ABOUT
Tony Fontane (September 18, 1925 - June 30, 1974) was a traditional pop-turned-gospel singer with a clear operatic tenor who became famous during the early 1950s. He is best known for his Top 40 smash cover of the Hank Williams country/pop standard, "Cold, Cold Heart" (1951). After a near-fatal car accident in 1957, Fontane turned to gospel music, performing in concert halls and churches around the world and recording many albums.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Cold, Cold Heart (1951)
Pop charts debut year: 1951
Years active: ca. late 1940s - ca. early 1970s
Genres: Traditional pop, country, gospel
Labels: Mercury, RCA Victor
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