 Photo of vocalist and actress Dorothy Shay. She called herself "the Park Avenue Hillbilly". Image by CBS Radio/Columbia Broadcasting System, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Dorothy ShayDorothy Shay Dorothy Shay Musical artist (1921–1978) Dorothy Shay (April 11, 1921 – October 22, 1978) was an American popular comedic recording artist in the late 1940s and early 1950s, who later became a character actress. She was known as the "Park Avenue Hillbillie". Quick facts Background information, Born ... Dorothy Shay Dorothy Shay on Cresta Blanca Carnival circa 1940s Background information Born Dorothy Sims (1921-04-21)April 21, 1921 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Died October 22, 1978(1978-10-22) (aged 57) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Genres Pop, novelty Occupations Singer Actress Instrument Vocals Years active 1945–1978 Labels Columbia, Capitol, Imperial Close Early life Shay was born Dorothy Sims in Jacksonville, Florida. When she began her career as a "straight" singer, she took vocal lessons… (Source: Wikipedia)
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