V ... Exploring Hot Springs Traditional Cache

A variety of vocal acts have performed at this venue before it became a church. It was built in 1959. The visitors to this place were delighted with spirits, gambling and a virtuoso of people. The talent varied from Rosemary Clooney, Sammy Davis, Jr., Nipsey Russell, Dinah Shore, Trini Lopez, and Phyllis Diller to Liberace, Marty Robbins, Frank Gorshin, Patti Page, Tiny Tim, and Barbara Eden. Income from the casino in the club and sales from alcohol (spirits) helped paid the bill for all big name valued talent. Tony Bennett first vocalizing his signature song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” at this location. Groups such as The Oak Ridge Boys, The Spinners, and the Smothers Brothers also performed there.
Although casino gambling in Hot Springs was controversial and for many years illegal, the owner of the Vapors brought respectability to a seemingly “vibrant” industry. He showed versatility by venturing into the chamber of commerce, contributing to all church fund drives and giving 2 swimming pools to the city. He was quoted as saying, “Never underestimate the effectiveness of a straight cash bribe.”


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