DOROTHY COLLINS - A New Way to Travel (1960) lp / Mp3

Singer Dorothy Collins was one of the most popular and beloved entertainers of television's golden age, rising to national prominence via the long-running series Your Hit Parade. Born Marjorie Chandler in Windsor, Ontario, on November 18, 1926, at 12 she claimed top honors in a Detroit-area amateur talent contest, winning a guest shot on Motor City radio outlet WJKB's weekly children's showcase -- she proved such a hit that she remained with the station for several years. In 1942 Collins was introduced to the pioneering bandleader Raymond Scott, who recommended she spend a year with a voice teacher and then audition again -- she agreed and a year later commenced touring with his famed Quintette, performing in jazz clubs across the U.S. When Scott signed on as musical director with radio's Your Hit Parade in 1949, Collins continued touring with his former band. A year later, they resumed their collaboration when Scott hired her to sing some advertising jingles he was commissioned to write by the American Tobacco Company, Your Hit Parade's corporate sponsor. The firm was so impressed with Collins that when Your Hit Parade made the leap to television in late 1950, she was installed as a featured vocalist as well as spokesperson for its Lucky Strike cigarette brand. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist:
A1 Say Si Si 2:07
A2 Let's Do It 2:23
A3 You've Changed 2:30
A4 Perfidia 2:43
A5 Goodbye 2:53
A6 Lady In Red 2:08
B1 I Feel A Song Comin' On 2:34
B2 My Heart Belongs To Daddy 2:06
B3 Everytime We Say Goodbye 2:28
B4 Sweet And Gentle 2:27
B5 Blame It On My Youth 2:45
B6 Adios 2:30
Credits:
Orchestra directed by Manny Albam
Vocals - Dorothy Collins