Arnold , then 76 years old , retired from active singing , though he still performed occasionally .
In 1996 , RCA issued an album of Arnold 's main successes since 1944 as part of its ' Essential ' series .
Arnold , then 76 years old , retired from active singing , though Arnold still performed occasionally .
In 1996 , RCA issued an album of Arnold 's main successes since 1944 as part of its ' Essential ' series .