Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton Newton in concert in 2012 Background information Birth name Carson Wayne Newton Also known as Mr. Las Vegas, The Midnight Idol, Mr. Entertainment Born (1942-04-03) April 3, 1942 (age 72) Norfolk, Virginia Genres Jazz, Pop Occupation(s) Singer, actor Instruments Vocals, Guitar Years active 1962–present Website Official website Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer. One of the best-known entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada, he is known by the nicknames The Midnight Idol, Mr. Las Vegas and Mr. Entertainment. His well known songs include 1972's "Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast" (his biggest hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard chart), "Years" (1980), and his vocal version of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" (1965). He is best known for his signature song, "Danke Schoen" (1963), which was notably used in the score for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986).