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Helen O'connell
13,131 listeners
Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Hele… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola&qu… read more
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June Hutton
15,051 listeners
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her older half-sister, Ina Ray Hutton, singing under the name of Elain… read moreBorn in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her older half-sister, Ina Ray Hutton, singing under the name of Elaine Merritt. In 1941 she joined Charlie Spivak's band as a member of a vocal group, The Stardus… read moreBorn in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her older half-sister, Ina Ray Hutton, singing under the name of Elaine Merritt. In 1941 she joined Charlie Spivak's band as a member of a vocal group, The Stardusters (along with Glenn Calyon, Curt Purnell and Dick Wylder)… read more
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Dolores Gray
7,429 listeners
Dolores Gray (7 June 1924 – 26 June 2002) was a Tony Award winning Broadway actress during the 1940's-1950's. During her successf… read moreDolores Gray (7 June 1924 – 26 June 2002) was a Tony Award winning Broadway actress during the 1940's-1950's. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe's part on the Decca records soundtrack album of Ther… read moreDolores Gray (7 June 1924 – 26 June 2002) was a Tony Award winning Broadway actress during the 1940's-1950's. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe's part on the Decca records soundtrack album of There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) (Monroe herse… read more
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Claude Thornhill
18,826 listeners
Claude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, … read moreClaude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had… read moreClaude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had You", the last recorded by Billie Holliday. As a youth… read more
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Sue Raney
24,132 listeners
Sue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson R… read moreSue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson Riddle-produced When Your Lover Has Gone, was released in 1958. Raney begin singing at only four y… read moreSue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson Riddle-produced When Your Lover Has Gone, was released in 1958. Raney begin singing at only four years of age, and encouraged by her mother, began working as … read more
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Sammy Kaye
39,263 listeners
Sammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 192… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never fea… read more
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Helen Ward
6,107 listeners
Helen Ward (New York City, September 19, 1913 – April 21, 1998, Arlington, Virginia) was an American jazz singer. Her father had taught her… read moreHelen Ward (New York City, September 19, 1913 – April 21, 1998, Arlington, Virginia) was an American jazz singer. Her father had taught her piano, and she appeared on radio broadcasts with WOR and WNYC. She also worked as a staff musicia… read moreHelen Ward (New York City, September 19, 1913 – April 21, 1998, Arlington, Virginia) was an American jazz singer. Her father had taught her piano, and she appeared on radio broadcasts with WOR and WNYC. She also worked as a staff musician at WNYC. Starting in 1934, she sang in Benny Goodman'… read more
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The Fontane Sisters
18,081 listeners
The Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing … read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 th… read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane&#x… read more
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Ray Eberle
3,574 listeners
Ray Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He… read moreRay Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He was the younger brother of Bob Eberle, who sang with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra. View wikiRay Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He was the younger brother of Bob Eberle, who sang with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra. View wiki
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Freddy Martin
17,246 listeners
Freddy Martin (1906–1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist, known for his smooth "sweet" dance music style. Born … read moreFreddy Martin (1906–1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist, known for his smooth "sweet" dance music style. Born in Cleveland and raised in an orphanage, he began on drums before switching to saxophone, leading … read moreFreddy Martin (1906–1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist, known for his smooth "sweet" dance music style. Born in Cleveland and raised in an orphanage, he began on drums before switching to saxophone, leading his first band in high school. After early stints with Arnol… read more