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Helen Forrest war eine US-amerikanische Sängerin. Durch ihr Engagement bei den bekanntesten Orchestern der Swing-Ära galt sie als „Die Stimme der Bands mit Namen“.
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."
YearSingleUschart[19]1938"I Have Eyes" (with Artie Shaw)101938"Deep in a Dream" (with Artie Shaw)31938"They Say" (with Artie Shaw)11939"Thanks for Ev'rything" (with Artie ...1Helen 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...
Epitomizing the big-band singer of the swing era—the years during and following World War II—Helen Forrest was a vocalist for three of the top bandleaders of her day: Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James. Known for her warm, flexible voice, Forrest could handle any expressive mood or rhythmic style and was one of a handful of band ...
Helen Forrest was one of the first singers in the big band era whose vocals were featured throughout a full band arrangement. She continued to record, achieving several solo hits, in addition to her band recordings.
14. Juli 1999 · Helen Forrest, who has died aged 81, was one. The American composer and musicologist, Gunther Schuller, observed that, until Frank Sinatra came along, she was probably the finest white singer...
11. Juli 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."
