The last surviving member of The Andrews Sisters – the popular singing trio of the 1940s and 1950s – has died in California at the age of 94. Patty Andrews's spokesman, Alan Eichler, said she died from natural causes at her Los Angeles home.
How old was Patty Andrews when she died?
94 years (1918–2013)
What was Patty Andrews real name?
She was born in Mound, Minnesota on 16 February 1918, the daughter of Peter Andreos (changed to ‘Andrews' upon arriving in the US) and Olga Sollie. Her real name was
Patricia Marie
(Patty nickname).
What nationality were the Andrew Sisters?
The Andrews Sisters — LaVerne Andrews (born July 6, 1911; died May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (born January 3, 1916; died October 21, 1995), and Patty Andrews (born February 16, 1918) — were each born in Mound, MN, the children of a
Greek immigrant father and a Norwegian immigrant mother
who ran a restaurant in …
Did Patty Andrews have kids?
Patty Andrews' first marriage, to movie producer Marty Melcher, lasted two years and ended in divorce in 1949. (Melcher later married Doris Day.) In 1951 she married Wally Weschler, who had been the sisters' pianist and conductor and who later became her manager. They had
no children
.
Are the Andrews Sisters Real Sisters?
The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), soprano Maxene Anglyn (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995), and mezzo-soprano Patricia “Patty” Marie (February 16, 1918 – January 30, 2013). The sisters have sold an estimated 80 million records.
Why did the Andrews Sisters break up?
The group broke up in 1951 when
Patty Andrews left to join another group
, and her siblings were reportedly furious when they first learned the news through a newspaper article. The relationships among the sisters dissolved into a morass of lawsuits and quarreling over compensation.
When was Patty Andrews born?
February 16, 1918
What year did the Andrews Sisters record rum and Coca Cola?
“Rum and Coca-Cola” is a popular calypso song composed by Lionel Belasco with lyrics by Lord Invader. The song was copyrighted in the United States by entertainer Morey Amsterdam and was a hit in
1945
for the Andrews Sisters.
Who are the Anderson sisters?
The preeminent singing sister act of all time with well over 75 million records sold by which the swinging big-band era could not be better represented were the fabulous Andrews Sisters:
the blonde melodic mezzo Patty Andrews, the brunette soprano Maxene Andrews and the red-headed contralto Laverne Andrews
.
How old are the McGuire Sisters and are they still alive?
| The McGuire Sisters | Origin Middletown, Ohio, U.S. | Died Christine: December 28, 2018 (aged 92) , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Dorothy: September 7, 2012 (aged 84), Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S. Phyllis: December 29, 2020 (aged 89), Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Genres Traditional pop | Years active 1952–1968; 1986-2004 |
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Where is Patty Andrews buried?
| Original Name Patricia Marie Andrews | Birth 16 Feb 1918 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA | Death 30 Jan 2013 (aged 94) Northridge, Los Angeles County, California, USA | Burial Westwood Memorial Park Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map | Plot Garden of Serenity Columbarium |
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When did the Andrew Sisters pass away?
May 8, 1967
When did Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy come out?
2011
Where did the Andrew Sisters grow up?
Minneapolis, MN
Who recorded Boogie Woogie Bugle?
The Andrews Sisters
Who is the most famous calypso singer?
Slinger Francisco CMT
(born July 9, 1935), better known as Mighty Sparrow, is a calypso singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Trinidadian citizenship. Known as the “Calypso King of the World”, he is one of the best-known and most successful calypsonians.
Who first sang sisters?
| “Sisters” | Song by Rosemary Clooney | Published 1954 | Composer(s) Irving Berlin for film White Christmas |
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What is the meaning of the song Rum and Coca Cola by Lord Invader?
The song “Rum and Coca Cola” is about
the mothers and daughters of Trinidad who provided pleasure and hospitality to the Yankee soldiers for money
. The song mentions that the Yankee men were nice to the women in Trinidad, that's why the women were attracted to them.
Which instrument is associated with calypso?
Common calypso instruments include a
drum set, Latin percussion (such as bongos, congas, and timbales), bass guitar, acoustic or electric guitars, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and multiple vocalists
. Steel pan is also a common instrument in a calypso band.
How many Andrews Sisters were there?
| The Andrews Sisters | Born LaVerne:July 6, 1911 Maxene:January 3, 1916 Patty:February 16, 1918 Mound, Minnesota | Origin Mound, Minnesota, United States | Died LaVerne: May 8, 1967 (aged 55), Los Angeles, California Maxene: October 21, 1995 (aged 79), Cape Cod, Massachusetts Patty: January 30, 2013 (aged 94), Los Angeles |
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Is Phyllis McGuire still living?
December 29, 2020
Which McGuire sister dated a mobster?
Phyllis McGuire
, the last of the popular McGuire Sisters singing trio and onetime girlfriend of Chicago Outfit boss Sam Giancana, died December 29 at her Las Vegas home. She was 89.
Is Patti Page still alive?
January 1, 2013
Is Bugle Boy still in business?
As of 2018, the Bugle Boy brand is no longer in use
. In 2001, Bugle Boy closed all 215 of its U.S. outlet stores in an agreement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Who sang Boogie Oogie?
A Taste of Honey
Is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy swing music?
Made popular by the Andrews Sisters in the 1940s, then revived by Bette Midler in the 1970s, this hoppin' tune is just as much fun as ever in this
energetic, swing-style arrangement
. It has a nostalgic jazz-pop feel that never goes out of style, and it will be easy to choreograph, too!
How many children does sparrow have?
Nationality: Trinidadian. Born: Grandroy Bay, Grenada, 9 July 1935; moved to Trinidad in 1938. Family: Married Margaret Skinner,
two daughters and two sons
.
Where is the Mighty Sparrow now?
Calypso King of the World the Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco), who lives in
Queens, New York, USA
, has a 85th birthday wish.
Who originally sang Bugle Boy?
| “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” | Genre Traditional pop jump blues | Songwriter(s) Don Raye, Hughie Prince | The Andrews Sisters singles chronology | “Scrub Me Mama with a Boogie Beat” (1941) “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (1941) “I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)” (1941) |
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What is the meaning behind the song Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy?
The song
tells the story of one trumpeter who was drafted into the U.S. Army where instead of his favorite boogie-woogie he was forced to perform only the Reveille
—a trumpet call chiefly used to wake military personnel at sunrise.
What is Mighty Sparrow real name?
Slinger Francisco
Who wrote the song Rum and Coca Cola?
Lyricists
Who composed rum and Coca Cola?
Composers
What instruments are used in rum and Coca Cola?
Beautifully transcribed by Alan Glasscock, all three vocal parts are written to intertwine in true Andrews Sisters style. The chart is scored for
SSA Vocal, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Maracas and 4 Trumpets
only.
Who did calypso marry?
In Homer's Odyssey, Calypso attempts to keep the fabled Greek hero
Odysseus
on her island to make him her immortal husband, while he also gets to enjoy her sensual pleasures forever. According to Homer, Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner by force at Ogygia for seven years.
What is Poseidon the protector of?
Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of
all waters
; sailors relied upon him for safe passage.
What is calypso the goddess of?
Calypso: Greek Sea Goddess
Calypso is the goddess of
the sea
who fell in love with Odysseus and trapped him on her island for seven years. She is typically depicted with a dolphin or a crab. Copy This Storyboard* Copy This Storyboard* Daughter of the Titan Atlas, Calypso was a goddess of renowned beauty.
How old was Bing Crosby in White Christmas?
While acting as one of the movie's romantic couples, Crosby was
51 years old
. Clooney was 26.
Did Vera-Ellen do her own singing?
7
Vera-Ellen didn't actually sing any of the songs
. When the character Judy Haynes sings, you're actually hearing Rosemary Clooney or singer Trudy Stevens. The only time Vera's real singing voice is heard is when they disembark the train in Vermont and the quartet sing the opening lines of “Snow.”
Was White Christmas originally black and white?
Since Holiday Inn was a black & white film,
the sets were probably originally painted in grayscale
, as color palette schemes would have been a waste of resources in 1942.
