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Headliner at the Royal York's Imperial Room this and next, Meredith MacRae last night showed some of warmth, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.
Headliner at the Royal York's Imperial Room this and next, Meredith MacRae last night showed some of warmth, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.

Headliner at the Royal York's Imperial Room this and next, Meredith MacRae last night showed some of warmth, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.

Date2/16/1972
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0064789F
    Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
    Opening two weeks at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night, energetic Sheila MacRae presented new act that gave her an easy rapport with the audience
    MacRae, Sheila
    3/13/1972
    French-Canadian charm of chanteuse Monique Leyrac came over at concert in Massey Hall Saturday night, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland
    French-Canadian charm of chanteuse Monique Leyrac came over at concert in Massey Hall Saturday night, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland
    Darrell, Dick
    11/21/1971
    Stage magnetism of chansonnier Gilles Vigneault generatged a rich feeling in the audience at Massey Hall Saturday night, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.(...)
    Stage magnetism of chansonnier Gilles Vigneault generatged a rich feeling in the audience at Massey Hall Saturday night, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.(...)
    Bull, Ron
    1/23/1972
    Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)
    Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)
    Bull, Ron
    11/22/1971
    Singer Della Reese. A gifted performer, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland
    Singer Della Reese. A gifted performer, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland
    Geo, Mario
    2/28/1972
    Sweet and sassy. Jazz singer Pearl Bailey, 67, opened a week-long stint at the Royal York's Imperial Room last night. The former Hello Dolly! Star brought back old vaudeville style
    Sweet and sassy. Jazz singer Pearl Bailey, 67, opened a week-long stint at the Royal York's Imperial Room last night. The former Hello Dolly! Star brought back old vaudeville style
    Bailey, Pearl
    10/20/1986
    Peggy Lee drew cheers and whistles with every song at Royal York's Imperial Room where she opened 10-day engagement last night
    Peggy Lee drew cheers and whistles with every song at Royal York's Imperial Room where she opened 10-day engagement last night
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    10/22/1970
    Swing with Ella. Ella Fitzgerald returned to the Royal York's Imperial Room for the 10th time last night. The 67-year-old scat queen, who has styles r(...)
    Swing with Ella. Ella Fitzgerald returned to the Royal York's Imperial Room for the 10th time last night. The 67-year-old scat queen, who has styles r(...)
    Fitzgerald, Ella, 1917-1996
    5/23/1974
    Basie's back. Count Basie and his orchestra moved into the Royal York's Imperial Room last night through April 16
    Basie's back. Count Basie and his orchestra moved into the Royal York's Imperial Room last night through April 16
    Basie, Count, 1904-1984
    4/4/1983
    Carmen Cavallaro took to the keyboard at the Royal York's Imperial Room last night, getting his audience to dream along with him. His pieces are so we(...)
    Carmen Cavallaro took to the keyboard at the Royal York's Imperial Room last night, getting his audience to dream along with him. His pieces are so we(...)
    Cavallaro, Carmen, 1913-1989
    1/11/1971
    Ella Fitzgerald opened two-week engagemtn in the Royal York's Imperial Room last night and critic Bill Dampier found her performance better than ever.(...)
    Ella Fitzgerald opened two-week engagemtn in the Royal York's Imperial Room last night and critic Bill Dampier found her performance better than ever.(...)
    Fitzgerald, Ella, 1917-1996
    9/14/1970
    A survivor: Chubby Checker's at the Imperial Room this week, offering rock 'n' roll nostalgia and a lot of fun in a great night's entertainment, says reviewer Dennis Morgan
    A survivor: Chubby Checker's at the Imperial Room this week, offering rock 'n' roll nostalgia and a lot of fun in a great night's entertainment, says reviewer Dennis Morgan
    Checker, Chubby, 1941-
    4/28/1986