The Crooner

It's no exaggeration to say this boy's been on the stage all his life. If not literally, then figuratively. This photo of Young Ralph belting out a bouncer from Your Hit Parade could launch a book on its own. From his father leaning the mic towards him (the first and last time anyone ever pushed a microphone toward Ralph) to the smiling drummer whose cigar-chomping mug can practically date this photo to the minute, this black & white moment is a story unto itself. That is until Ralph tells the tale. Then suddenly we're in technicolor...