Marion Lush, known as the "Golden Voice of Polkas" was a polka

Polka

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 band leader of the Musical Stars and The White Eagles in Chicago

Chicago

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, IL. In addition to lead vocals, he played trumpet

Trumpet

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 and piano

Piano

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Marion Lush was born in 1931. He is known for popular arrangements of polkas such as, "Hey Cavalier", "Dzien Dobry", "Baby Doll", "Happy Bachelor", and "Oh Yeah" and waltz

Waltz

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es, such as "Matka", "I'll Build You a Home", and "Whose Girl Are You". Lush won the International Polka Association

International Polka Association

The International Polka Association, IPA is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA hosts an annual festival and convention as well as its...

's Male Vocalist of the Year award in 1968, 1969, and 1970, and also song of the year for "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

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" in 1970. In 1972, he was inducted into the International Polka Music Hall Of Fame.



Marion died on May 4, 1991.

Discography

Na Zdrowie - Dyno LP 1606

An Evening With Marion Lush - Dyno LP 1632

Beer, Beer, Beer - Dyno LP 1633

Marion Lush Sings More Polkas - Dyno LP 1688

I'll Build You A Home - Dyno LP 1689

Musical Stars - Dyno 19903

Musical Stars on TV - Multi-Sonic 9902

Lush's Luscious Polkas - Multi-Sonic

Polka Time - Multi-Sonic 9903

Vibrant Polkas - Dyno LP

We Love The Good Old Songs - Dyno

Dzien Dobry - Mint LP 7720 (1977)

On The Road Again

For Adults Only Featuring Richie Tokarz

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