Previous posts for April 28th may be found here: John Jacob Niles (2019), Michael Daugherty (2020), Blossom Dearie (2021), Ludvig Schytte (2022), and John Jacob Niles (2023)
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Ann-Margret (b. April 28, 1941) is a Swedish-American actress and singer.
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She had a sexy, throaty singing voice, and RCA Victor attempted to capitalize on the "female Elvis" comparison by having her record a version of "Heartbreak Hotel” and other songs stylistically similar to Presley's. – Wikipedia, on her pre-Bye Bye Birdie singing career
One might have thought the chances of success were slim
When she was cast to play the wholesome role of Kim.
Since little present in her resume or bio
Suggests a teenage girl in middle-class Ohio.
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Blossom Dearie (April 28, 1924 – February 7, 2009) was an American jazz singer, pianist, and cabaret artist.
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Blossom Dearie’s an acquired taste,
She’s always had her critics who are caustic;
But her eccentric charm, when once embraced
Converts the most refractory agnostic.
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