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Peter Palmer

voc, *1931 US, Milwaukee
Soundtrack, Pop and Classical
A.k.a. Peter Webster Palmer

Peter Palmer (born September 20, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American baritone and actor best known for his portrayal of Li'l Abner, both on Broadway and on film.He was offered scholarships to a number of universities; however, he chose the University of Illinois to study voice under Bruce Foote. He was the first music major to letter in football at the university. While at Illinois his team won the Big Ten championships in 1951 and 1953 and the Rose Bowl in 1952. Palmer sang the national anthem at every home game in 1953 before taking the field.

     
Genres
  • Soundtrack
  • Pop
  • Classical
  • Jazz
Popular Tracks   
The Country's in the Very Best of Hands on Li'l Abner by Original Broadway Cast of Li'l Abner
If I Had My Druthers on Li'l Abner by Various Artists
Namely You on Li'l Abner by Original Broadway Cast of Li'l Abner
If I Had My Druthers on Li'l Abner by Original Broadway Cast of Li'l Abner
I Wish It Could Be Otherwise (From "Li'l Abner") on Li'l Abner by Various Artists
Love in a Home on Li'l Abner by Original Broadway Cast of Li'l Abner
Otherwise on Li’l Abner by Various Artists
I'm Past my Prime on Li’l Abner by Various Artists
Unnecessary Town on Li'l Abner by Original Broadway Cast of Li'l Abner
The Riff Song on The Desert Song by Studio Cast Recording

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Presenting Peter PalmerPeter Palmer1958Album
The Chocolate SoldierOscar Straus / Risë Stevens, Robert Merrill, Jo Sullivan, Peter Palmer, Sadie McCollum, Michael Kermoyan, Eugene Morgan, Lehman Engel And His Orchestra1958Album
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