Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.

Biography

George went to New York, where she sang with big bands including those of Artie Shaw,

Glenn Miller Alton Glen Miller (March 1, 1904 – December 15, 1944) was an American big band founder, owner, conductor, composer, arranger, trombone player and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the United States Arm ...

, and Tommy Dorsey. She worked for over 16 years with

Milton Berle Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; ; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over 80 years, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and tel ...

, and in 1953-1954 was a regular on '' The Jerry Lester Show'', a variety program on ABC television. Her Broadway credits include ''Ankles Aweigh'' (1955), ''As the Girls Go'' (1948), and ''Heaven on Earth'' (1948). George recorded for

Decca Records Decca Records is a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis (Decca), Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934 by Lewis, Jack Kapp, American Decca's first president, and Milton Rackmil, who later became American ...

and CBS Studios.

References

1926 births 2007 deaths People from Manchester, New Hampshire American jazz singers American people of Greek descent 20th-century American singers {{US-singer-stub