The Resume

(April 22, 1939- )
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sang ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,’ ‘Band of Gold’ and ‘All of a Sudden My Heart Sings’

Why he might be annoying:

His signature song inspired the title of U2’s ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me.’
He is not the original singer of the song he is most famous for.

Why he might not be annoying:

Critics have said he is 'a consummate entertainer and an artist of the first magnitude.'
He later had a career as a bit actor.
He received a number of standing ovations for his performance in the stage show 'Porgy and Bess.'

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Born on Earth Day [April 22nd] (Ranked: 1939)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [April] (Ranked: 4221939)
• I am from Cincinnati
• I Performed on American Bandstand [A-D]
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 03]
• Musicians Who Act
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1960s] (Ranked: 1965)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1960s] (Ranked: 1966)
• Profiles 25251-25500 (Ranked: 25294)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 35.56% Annoying