Spotify Release Info
Track: When The World Was Young
Artist: June Christy
Album: Gone For The Day
Artist Bio
Name: June Christy
Spotify Genres: vocal jazz, big band, cool jazz, swing music
Followers: 36,609
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Biography
American jazz/big band singer. Born November 20, 1925, Springfield, Illinois, USA. Died June 21, 1990, Sherman Oaks, California, USA. She was known for her silky smooth vocals, and replaced [a=Anita O'Day] in [a=Stan Kenton]'s orchestra c. 1945. She charted eight times with [a320804] from 1945 to 1947 in the U.S. including the #2 hit in the U.S. "Tampico" and #6 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" in 1945 as well as #6 "Shoo Fly Pie (And Apple Pan Dowdy)" in 1946. Seven of the eight made it into the top 16. Between 1953-1961, Christy recorded more than 10 LPs and EPs (as well as many 45's) with the arranger/conductor [a300046] (whom she worked with during her period with Kenton). Married to reed player [a=Bob Cooper] (1946 -1990, her death).
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.Give Me The Simple LifeGone For The Day
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2.Something Cool - MonoSomething Cool (1955 Version)
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3.Shoo Fly Pie And Apple Pan DowdyRetrospective - The Capitol Years
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4.The MerriestThis Time Of The Year
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5.The Christmas Song - RemasteredThe Cool Jazz of June Christy (Remastered)
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6.TampicoStan Kenton Classics
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7.How High The Moon - Remastered 2001June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
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8.You Took Advantage Of Me - RemasteredThis Is June Christy
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9.It's A Most Unusual DayGone For The Day
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10.It Could Happen To You - MonoSomething Cool (1955 Version)
Discogs Release Info
Release: June Christy - Gone For The Day
Year: 1957
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Swing, Vocal