Betty George
American singer
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Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.
BornApril 11, 1926
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
DiedNovember 16, 2007 (aged 81)
North Greenbush, New York, United States
GenresJazz
OccupationSinger
Betty George | |
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George c. 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 11, 1926 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | November 16, 2007 (aged 81) North Greenbush, New York, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Formerly of | Casa Loma Orchestra |
Biography
George went to New York, where she sang with big bands including those of Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey.[1]
She worked for over 16 years with Milton Berle,[2] and in 1953-1954 was a regular on The Jerry Lester Show, a variety program on ABC television.[3]
Her Broadway credits include Ankles Aweigh (1955), As the Girls Go (1948), and Heaven on Earth (1948).[4]
George recorded for Decca Records and CBS Studios.[1]
