Thursday, January 6, 2011

The Bandstand: February 2007

We begin the new year with further information pertaining to our final blog entry of the old year. Jazz authority Stephen Fratallone says: 

"I have a correction to make in regards to the Christmas holiday quiz.

One question asked who was the only female member of the Pied Pipers. The answer given was Jo Stafford and, indeed, Jo was the first and best-known female member of the group.

However, another girl singer joined the Pipers after Jo Stafford went solo. This was June Hutton, who originally sang with Charlie Spivak's orchestra. June was with the Pied Pipers when they recorded their hit, 'My Happiness,' in 1948."

Thanks for the correction, Stephen. But I'll see your correction and raise you an elucidation.

June Hutton was herself not the last female member of the Pied Pipers. Following in her footsteps were Sue Allen and later Virginia Marcy. And to top it off, the Pipers continue to this day, with Nancy Knorr out front on vocals. Who knew? Check out the group at www.thepiedpipers.com.

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