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Annette Hanshaw, "Singin' in the Rain"
I was writing up some material for Jimmy Cliff this morning, when YouTube suggested that I give this version of a song also performed by Jimmy Cliff a listen.
Annette Hanshaw
Hanshaw, c. 1934
Background information
Birth name: Catherine Annette Hanshaw
Born: October 18, 1901; New York City, U.S.
Died: March 13, 1985 (aged 83); New York City, U.S.
Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s, with many of her most notable performances taking place on NBC's Maxwell House Show Boat. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934, following the peak of her popularity.
In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides. In a 1934 poll conducted by Radio Stars magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith.
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Hanshaw, c. 1934
Background information
Birth name: Catherine Annette Hanshaw
Born: October 18, 1901; New York City, U.S.
Died: March 13, 1985 (aged 83); New York City, U.S.
Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s, with many of her most notable performances taking place on NBC's Maxwell House Show Boat. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934, following the peak of her popularity.
In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides. In a 1934 poll conducted by Radio Stars magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith.
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Singin' In the Rain
Annette Hanshaw - Topic
2.71K subscribers
10,001 views Nov 8, 2014
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Singin' In the Rain · Annette Hanshaw
Volume 6 1929
℗ 1999 Sensation Records
Released on: 1999-12-24
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Annette Hanshaw - Topic
2.71K subscribers
10,001 views Nov 8, 2014
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Singin' In the Rain · Annette Hanshaw
Volume 6 1929
℗ 1999 Sensation Records
Released on: 1999-12-24
Auto-generated by YouTube.