Friday, March 6, 10am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Steve Bergsman Presents Fabulous Female Singers of the Fifties is a one-and-half-hour, multi-media presentation that combines my discussion of the songs and singers of the 1950s with on-screen visuals and, of course, audios of the great tunes of the 1950s.
The show is based on two books I wrote: All I Want Is Lovin You (about the White female singers of the era) and What A Difference A Day Makes (about the Black female singers of the era).
The show moves chronologically. With the death of Connie Francis, I’ve updated the program to talk about her contributions. So, it begins with songs like Teresa Brewer’s Music! Music! Music! and Patti Page’s Tennessee Waltz from 1950 and ends with Connie Francis’s Where the Boys Are, which is actually from the 1960s.
Getting Here
Community Room at Arizona Musicfest
7950 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Directions
7950 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
7950 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Instructors
Brian Rosner
Brian Rosner has enjoyed a distinguished 45-year career in television production, with notable contributions to major programs and events. His expertise in videotape editing has been instrumental in the success of acclaimed shows such as Guiding Light and General Hospital, where his work behind the scenes played a key role in delivering high-quality content. Brian also contributed to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, refining the technical elements of the show with his editing skills.
Brian’s dedication to the craft earned him two Emmy Awards, a testament to his technical skill and creativity. Additionally, as an Associate Director with the Director’s Guild of America, Brian demonstrated strong leadership in coordinating production efforts across multiple platforms.
Steve Bergsman
Steve Bergsman contributed to a wide range of magazines, newspapers and wire services over a 30-year span as a journalist, editor and travel writer.
By 2026, Steve Bergsman will have published 20 books. These are his books about the music world:
Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter (2026)
Shout: The Story of the Isley Brothers (co-write with Ronald Isley, 2026)
Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Life of Carol Connors (co-write with Carol Connors)
What A Difference A Day Makes: Women Who Conquered 1950s Music
All I Want Is Loving You: Popular Female Singers of the 1950s
The Wanderers: Killer Teens, Rebel Teens, Gang Teens and the Evolution of the Last Great Greaser Feature
Earth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R&B Pioneers
Chapel of Love: The Story of New Orleans Girl Group the Dixie Cups
I Put A Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
The R&B Set: The Death of Johnny Ace, The Seduction of Mary Wells, and The Friends of Billy Preston