Dick Maloney is a true modern classic. For over fourty years this Ottawa, Canada native has been singing the songs
he believes in - in the tradition of the great vocalists. With the
release of "The Melody Lingers On", "Beautiful Beginning"
and his latest CD "Mood Swings" Maloney certainly proves
he is in the league of the greatest jazz/standards vocalists.
"The Melody Lingers On" is the follow up
album to Dick Maloney's 1994 critically acclaimed CD "Beautiful
Beginning" Carrying on in the hip elegant tradition of 'Beautiful
Beginning,' - ''The Melody Lingers On' is a collection of fifteen
treasured love songs, of Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers ... and others.
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"Most
of the songs I write are about love. Being a gold-plated romantic,
writing 'No More Searching' came easily - it's about that
feeling of euphoria that comes when you find the right one.
"I Couldn't Have Made It Without You' is dedicated to
those couples who have stayed together through it all and
to the great contribution women make in a successful relationship
... and finally 'The Casablanca Love Song' - a salute to my
all-time favourite movie. So, welcome to my world ... share
these romantic songs with someone special."
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Impeccably produced by Phillip Victor Bova, 'The Melody
Lingers On' is a classic yet fresh collection of timeless standards,
- featuring three songs written by Maloney; 'No More Searching,'
'I Couldn't Have Made It Without You' and 'Casablanca Love Song.'
After more than 40 years of performing, Dick's music
career has now taken him into the movie business. He has been offered
an acting role in an upcoming film to be produced in Vancouver and
two of his original songs can be heard on the soundtrack of another
new movie; 'Two's A Mob.' In addition, the song, 'No More Searching
from 'The Melody Lingers On' - is heard on a recent soundtrack for
the movie produced by Bryan Michael Stoller, entitled 'Undercover
Angel.' Maloney also scored other incidental music for the film.
In recognition of contribution to entertainment in Ottawa, December 10, 1994 was named Dick Maloney Day by the City of Ottawa. being a highly active individual for so many years, the city honoured Dick for what he has brought to the community.
A Dick Maloney Scholarship Award is presented each year at the OSSD Annual Awards Ceremony . This award is presented to help gifted students who show similar qualities of those who helped Dick build an enduring musical career. These qualities include originality, passion, and a commitment to musical exploration.
Dick also hosts his own radio show; the popular 'Sentimental Journey'
Sundays, from 6 am to 12 noon on radio station Oldies 1310 and 96.1
Rogers Cable FM in Ottawa, Canada's capital.
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