British dance band singer of the 1930s and 1940s known for the charming elegance of her inimitable style
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“Time Was.” Originally published as “Duerme” by composer Miguel Prado, with Spanish lyrics by Gabriel Luna de la Fuente; here the English lyrics by S. K. Russell are used. Recorded in London on January 19, 1942 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with singer Anne Lenner. Columbia FB-2764 mx. CA-18862-1. Personnel: Carroll Gibbons-p …
“Scatterbrain.” Lyrics by Johnny Burke, music by Kahn Keene and Carl Bean (as “Keene-Bean”) and Frankie Masters. Recorded in London on December 28, 1939 by Carroll Gibbons and His Band (i.e., the Savoy Hotel Orpheans) with vocalists Anne Lenner and Eric Whitley. Columbia FB-2357 mx. CA-17754-1. Personnel: Carroll Gibbons-p dir. French Sartell-Teddy Jepson-t / Arthur …
“Why Stars Come Out at Night.” Composed by Ray Noble for the Paramount film The Big Broadcast of 1936. Recorded in London on July 20, 1935 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Anne Lenner. Columbia FB-1090 mx. CA-15168-1. Personnel: Carroll Gibbons-p dir. Bill Shakespeare-Billy Higgs-t / Arthur Fenoulhet-t-tb / Paul Fenhoulhet-tb …
