Fantasy Radio UK Afternoon Delight Special Hosted by DJ King Kenny Stewart
Anthony Liguori Jr Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist
Music....the universal language and no one speaks it better than Anthony Liguori.
Perhaps you would never suspect this handsome down to earth talent from New Jersey of being so close to the truth, but he is. Fostered in the love of his music, he has overcome the busy and noisy sounds of his upbeat surroundings with the ease and beauty of a Bennett "sonata" and the gentle touch of a B. J. Thomas "rainfall".
Anthony has been able to remain true to who and what he is. Regarding his talent and direction in which he has moved his career, he has been a straightforward guy. "This is me. I can't be more than I am, and won't be what I'm not. What I can be is honest about my craft. And in having that resolve share the special gifts I have been given with each and every one of you through my songs, my words my music, and my heart".
Anthony is a survivor. Growing up a stone's throw from New York City you learn how to real fast. Anthony has played in concerts, casinos, clubs, churches, and major outdoor arenas sending several songs to the Top 10 Indie charts and also charting in the Hot 100 national charts. He also performed and recorded with the best Nashville has to offer. In January 1991, Anthony was inducted into the Alabama Country Music Hall of Fame. Anthony always says, he loves all people and he himself is easy to love. There is a certain honesty about him that reaches out and touches you whenever he's around. His writing, his songs, and experience on the road are evident by his professionalism.
Anthony has recorded for Lost Gold Records in Ridgeway S.C. under the name Tony Sands. Anthony has recorded many singles, as well as, 2 cd albums for Lost Gold. Most of the songs on his CDs were written by Anthony and his long time writing and publishing partner, Joseph Durante. His first CD release is a blend of pop, R&B country titled "Tony Sands, It's After Midnight". His second release is a contemporary Christian CD titled "Evermore". Anthony also recorded a Christian Country CD for Calvary Records in Nashville TN. The CD is titled, " Thankful For The Roses" produced by Hammond Brothers Productions.
Currently, Anthony has now joined the roster at Becca Records Nashville owned by Legendary Hall of Fame Songwriter/Entertainer/Actor Jerry Foster. Anthony's first single for Becca... Midnight in Memphis topped the Cash Box Charts residing at number 1 for six weeks. Anthony is also one of the country's top Elvis tribute artists. He performs his show stopping review, "Elvis, One Night With You" in concerts, casinos and cruise ships throughout the country. Anthony has also portrayed Elvis for "Legends in Concert", an internationally acclaimed show that pays tribute to the superstars of show business. Anthony also performs his Elvis tribute with show with the Hammond Brothers, foster son's of Ray Walker The Original Bass Singer for Elvis' Jordanaires. Together, Anthony and the Hammonds perform in a stage revue titled... "Rock With You Baby...
Anthony has performed with Jerry Foster, Clint Black, Patti Loveless, Shenandoah, Mark Collie, Bill Anderson, Hank Snow, Johnny Mathis, Eddie Fisher, the Marshal Tucker band and countless others in the pop, rock, country and gospel fields. Anthony's T.V. credits include: Miss Hawaiian Tropic, Miss New Jersey Pageant, The Legendary Joe Franklin Show, Jersey Spotlight, Reading Rainbow with Lavar Burton, The Uncle Floyd Show, March of Dimes Telethon, Into the 90's, The Steve Ames show, Big Joe's TV Show and the Country Boy Eddie Show. Anthony has also made several appearances on the Legendary Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree Grand Ole Opry radio show in Nashville Tennessee.
Anthony has received many awards including: Knights of Columbus Outstanding Humanitarian Award, Unico Award, Inducted into Alabama Country Music Hall of Fame, Lost Gold Records Male Vocalist of the Year, Indie Country Artist of the Year and Lost Gold Records' Recording Artist of the Year.
Anthony is the author of a book titled, " He Said, Peace Be Still". The book is an extraordinary true account of Anthony's near death experience that changed his life forever. His book has been published and was released on June 12, 2006.
Anthony received a standing ovation for a no holds barred "Suspicious Minds" and a stirring rendition of An American Trilogy, (complete with flute solo). All veterans were discounted at the door.
Anthony was a total ball of energy from start to finish. I thought I was watching an aerobic workout! This man was in constant motion staying true to the moves of Elvis and also incorporating a few of his his own. Squats, deep knee bends, karate kicks all set to the music were incorporated into his act. You have to be in shape to play Elvis, especially the period of 1969-1970 in which he drew most of his songs from.
Tony performed non-stop for nearly 90 minutes singing in a rich, deep baritone Elvis favorites, classics and deep cuts like "Stranger in the Crowd" and "The Next Step Is Love" complete with that funky little trumpet riff. But the highlight for me was right in the middle of the show when he stopped to explain how much he enjoyed watching Elvis' movies as a kid growing up. Didn't we all, but right then and there the band went into a spot on rendition of the title song from the 1964 musical quickie "Kisstn' Cousins" of all things. I nearly fell out of my seat! It just made me wish that Elvis had taken his movie material more seriously. Fans would've loved something like this coming from The King back then. But I guess except for signature songs like "Can't Help" he left that world far behind.
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Anthony Has Left The Building. And to the final song of the evening, the inevitable "Can't Help Falling in Love" Anthony Liguori Jr left the stage to thunderous applause and leaving a lot of fans happy, many of whom never had the opportunity to see Elvis and then again there were a few who did. Isn't that the job of an ETA?
Inspirational Book
"He Said Peace Be Still", is a true, inspirational story of a beautiful journey so profound that it changed my life forever. This is a story of hope and transformation that healed my wounded and troubled soul, giving me the strength and courage to go on!Due to a serious illness, I experienced and "Outer Body" or "Near Death" experience. During this experience the Lord allowed me to see both the dark tormented souls in hell as well as the majestic beauty of heaven. Ultimately, I found myself in the warm embrace of my Savior Jesus, comforting and healing me for my journey back home. Then Jesus did the most amazing thing that only a loving Savior could do. Instead of judging or rebuking me for my sins, He began to pour out even more light and love into my wounded soul. I heard the words, "Peace Be Still" and the storm that was raging inside of me was suddenly calmed just like the storm on the Sea of Galilee many years before...... Book will be available soon in reprint!!!
ELVIS WORLD welcomedAnthony Liguori, Jr. and his "Remembering Elvis" tribute show to my old hometown of BoundBrook, NJ last night where our magazine was conceived and first publishedI am kind of fond of Italian/American ETAs and so I brought the staff down to see him for the first timein our historicand beautifullyrenovated theatre. Built in 1927 it is one of the last of the old traditional movie theatres. And we saw many here Including those of Elvis. Everyone from Jackie Gleason to Tony Bennett to Bo Diddley whom we met here have played here.Ravaged by floods in the low-lyingdowntown districtit has been rebuilt time and time again.At one pointI was on a committee that helped repair this beautiful palace. So last nightwhen I saw the glowing marquee, I was as proud as punch to be back home again andanticipating the concert.
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