Gale Storm - Ivory Tower

[@zzzgeok]

I was in love with Gale Storm in the 1950's. I was just about 5 years old at the time. I watched her on My little Margie, and later on Oh Susanna, with Zazu Pitts. But I also remember her records and still enjoy hearing her sing.

[@Logan0047]

I've been in love with Gale Storm since the age of six. She just wonderful.

[@TheGoldensq]

One of the great records from the 50"s. I wish we could rewind the clock

[@harveyperleberg6459]

what a great talent when i was a child I was very sick and remember this song beind played over the radio how great to hear it again

[@dungareedoll1]

I have always enjoyed Gale Storm on TV. She was also very successful as a singer. This is one of my favorite songs and Gale does a wondeful job on it. It is nice to read some nice things about her and how nice she was to everyone.

[@Utts0KrKe]

This is a magnificent song, sung here by Gale!

[@erzbet07]

Lovely to see Gale singing this. Loved her on OH, SUSANNAH. She had a wonderful, warm voice and great diction. Really put a song across in a heartfelt manner. Thanks for posting.

[@paulhenrydallaire]

She's also a great actress as I saw her on TMC in a movie "It happened on 5th street" Just love her.

[@hinkman]

Gale was not only beautiful, she was very talented. I loved her on the tv show "My Little Margie". Many thanks for posting.

[@ottosteinberg2921]

wonderful song by Gale

[@allenmurray7893]

It's great to see her perform. She definitely had a great voice regardless of what style. I also remember My Little Margie with gale an Charles Farrell as well as Oh Susanna with Gale an ,d Roy Roberts as the captain and Zasu Pitts as Nugie Nugent very fondly.

[@earltrombley7646]

I like this. Can't imagine Your Hit Parade being on now.

[@helenamartens6495]

great song as sung by Gale

[@auchiethomas2560]

such a beautiful voice

[@rogerhuff9556]

+Auchie Thomas beautiful woman period

[@rogerhuff9556]

+Roger Huff my little margie

[@luisgrant5303]

She also covered I Hear You Knockin, Why do fools fall In Love, Memories are Made of This.and also Lucky Lips

[@pieceomeat]

Great story and it really shows what kind of woman she was. Thank you for sharing!

[@Albakulz66]

This is a wonderful song by Gale. I do not understand why the ratings have been disabled.

[@pooky3961]

@TheBigwayner Great story! I loved this song as a young boy in the 50s and always watched The Gale Storm Show.

[@Taharah007]

@TheBigwayner I'm not surprised...she was a very warm, sincere, humble lady...Nothing like the harlots in today's music world...Thanks for sharing your great memory!

[@mcfrdmn]

Lovely song!

[@biltom]

just great

[@jazzzbaby]

Rest in Peace xo

[@hswatnik]

RIP mighty Gale Storm-

[@nil1230]

RIP miss gale storm

[@JeremiahMcCurry]

Rest in peace, Gale

[@kjun03]

Superb wonderful talent with so much subtle soul. Patti Page pumped up with adrenalin Versatile long time performer and gutsy singer who could have sung anything she was given Wild and wonderful Texas Gal with an ability to use her voice in many conscious ways Thanks

[@58pajo]

that song was sung by caterina valente in Germany, title was..adieu,adieu du mein schönes Samoa.

[@mrob75]

Unfortunately, Bill Haley / Elvis / etal ended the beauty of 50s pop music like this fantastic classic by Gale Storm. Will take 50s pop over the rock and roll years any day.

[@waynebrasler]

Gale's particular talent is she could take literally any song and make it better than it was. People forget she covered Frankie Lyman's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and had a big hit with it even though her trained soprano would certainly seem to have nothing to with r & b and rock. Her "Ivory Tower" covered the Cathy Carr single and sold almost as well.

[@andrejsziverts4666]

lovely

[@mcfrdmn]

Lovely song !

[@mkl62]

This hit by Gale Storm hit #6 on the Top 40 charts and finished at #61 for the year, 1956. On July 9, 1955, Bill Haley and His Comets hit #1 with Rock Around the Clock, signifying the start of the Rock Era. In April 1956, Elvis Presley hit #1 with Heartbreak Hotel, shooting this new sound into the stratosphere.

[@Whitewings2003]

I keep forgeting how prety she was.

[@walterparnell5185]

This is terrific!

[@VideosTimes2]

It's also interesting that both Gale and Bonnie Guitar recorded and had hits with the song Dark Moon...and both were on Dot label.

[@waynebrasler]

Gale was that rare commodity, a successful and famous person in show business who remained sincere, kind, secure in faith and family and tackled her challenges with courage and without self-pity. As you can see here, she also was a great lip-syncher. Yes, it looks totally live, but it's not. Note at the start she has her lips set to move with the voice as it comes in and watching for a hand cue. She was good at it because she had a long history in film musicals.

[@waynebrasler]

Here's the story on that. Dot acquired the Bonnie Guitar version from the small Fabor label. It was an immediate country hit. Randy Wood, who owned Dot, based that label's success largely on cover records. Almost all of Gale's hits were covers of other artists' new releases. She was so good at what she did she'd have top 10 hits with her versions. Wood wanted her to cover "Dark Moon" but she had misgivings about appropriating a label mate's music. Wood told her Bonnie said do it.

[@VideosTimes2]

I hadn't known that MS Storm had left us...I'm sad to hear that. She was once a close neighbor of another fine singer who left us, Miss Gisele MacKenzie.

[@VideosTimes2]

Very nice story! It's great to hear about the good stars. At one time MS Storm lived in Encino, California, and was a neighbor of another gem, Gisele MacKenzie!

[@HowDareThey1970]

By trained, he means operatic training. By soprano, he means the highest voice type for women. However, I have doubts about the soprano part. Her voice sounds more mezzo or contralto

[@Taharah007]

@dekiser Mine too!!!