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Dolores Hawkins (1929 - January 15, 1987) was a singer from Brooklyn, New York. She is a part of the roots of both the rhythm & blues and hip hop record genres.
Vocal career
She is remembered for her vocals which accompanied band leaders Gene Krupa and Red Saunders (musician).[1] She recorded Heavenly Father/Rocks In My Bed with The Four Lads in 1952.[2] Walter Winchell mentioned the newcomer Hawkins in his March 25, 1953 column. He said that she was admired by female vocalists Gloria DeHaven and Monica Lewis during her performance at the Copacabana.[3]
Hawkins released the single record Scrap of Paper/I've Got A Letter, a 78 RPM, on OKeh Records in April 1953. The orchestra which accompanied her vocals was directed by Joe Reisman.[4] In 1954 Hawkins recorded George/Silly Man on Epic Records. Billboard Magazine commented that she sang the ballad pastiche George with the coolness of an English Savoyard.[5]
In November 1968 Hawkins performed in a Cavalcade of Broadway at Harry's American Showroom in Miami, Florida.[6]
References
- ^ Dolores Hawkins, international Movie Database, Internet article.
- ^ Rhythm & Blues Record Releases, Billboard, April 19, 1952, pg. 34.
- ^ Walter Winchell, Washington Post, March 25, 1953, pg. 35.
- ^ Billboard, April 18, 1953, pg. 29.
- ^ Tunes, Billboard, December 25, 1954, pg. 34.
- ^ Display Ad 303--No Title, New York Times, November 10, 1968, pg. XX2.
External links
- Dolores Hawkins photo
- Dolores Hawkins sings Hambone with Red Saunders and his orchestra.
- Dolores Hawkins accompanies Gene Krupa on You Tube.
Categories:- People from Brooklyn
- 1929 births
- 1987 deaths
- American singers
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