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Helen Forrest (born Helen Fogel, April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer of traditional pop and swing music. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands."
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Jul 13, 1999 · Helen Forrest, the big-band singer whose dreamy hits with the Harry James orchestra distilled the nostalgic spirit of World War II pop, died on Sunday at the Motion Picture Country Home and...
Forrest, Helen (1918–1999) American popular singer of the big-band era whose signature song was "I Had the Craziest Dream." Name variations: sang under Helen Trees, Helen Farraday, Fran Helene, Hilda Farrar, and Bonnie Blue.
Jul 11, 1999 · American singer of the Big Band Swing Era, married to Al Spieldock and Harry Jaeger. Backed by The Serenaders (11) vocal group. Born: April 12, 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Died: July 11, 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Show more.
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Jul 11, 1999 · Explore Helen Forrest's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Helen Forrest on AllMusic.
Helen Forrest, April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999 was a popular jazz singer during America’s Big Band era. Helen Fogel was born to a Jewish family from Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 12, 1917. At the age of 10, she sang in her brother’s band. Later, she began her career on CBS radio as Bonnie Blue.
Jul 11, 1999 · Helen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands." Helen was born Helen Fogel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April ...
Singer Mel Torme once called Helen Forrest "the best band vocalist of the swing era," and jazz writer Will Friedwald says she "ranks with Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters as one of the ...
