Courtesy of PolyGram Special Products, a Division of PolyGram Records, Inc. No. Diora Baird is an actress and former model. I picked out a couple of songs and I sang. She would lie about her age and get into the Terrace Ballroom to see some of the touring vocal acts, and leave with the first prize in the dance contest. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Images, Youtube and more on IDCrawl - the leading free people search engine. Then, in 1968, they signed with Art Talmadge and Musicor Records, which led to their national R&B Top 50 hit "Sealed With a Kiss," a cover of the Brian Hyland song and a smash in New York City. Diane Renay. The Beatles were dressed well. You go to school to learn to do something to make a living and have some kind of future. These are just two highlights from a career that has spanned decades and includes many facets of show business. What was in it for him was he was hired to produce the first session for me for Atlantic Records. Q - I take it you liked The Beatles. On the next page, "I Hear a Symphony" by the Supremes is at number one. I was going to school Tuesday through Thursday. They put me on Atco, which was a subsidiary of Atlantic. The Barbara Harris official bio states: "(Eddie Chase) introduced the girls to several people who would be very instrumental in the launching of their career. Comedians Moe Howard and Larry Fine … Atco 6229 (1962). I want him to hear her sing and get his opinion. "Little White Lies" was being played in Philadelphia. Pete sat down at his piano and said "Alright, what do you want to sing? 1980) January 25 – Charlotte Reid, singer and politician (b. There was no time for anything else. When I would walk down the hallway, everybody would gather to one side to the other in groups, looking at me, whispering between themselves. Q - I take it that you always wanted to be a singer? But my records did chart and they did sell other records all over the world as well. Diane Renay She was born Renee Diane Kushner in the Rock 'n' Roll city of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He said "Well, I wish you lots of luck. But that didn't happen for quite a few years. To me, they were just another English group, 'cause I had worked with quite a few English groups during that time with the big wave of bringing English artists over to the United States. She works in the bank! (laughs) They were teamed up with writers Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. The record companies used to be based solely in New York City way back then. But he saw us at a talent show...in fact...I was helping (the girls in) the Charletts out in the talent show and he heard it and he liked the sound. Then eventually they spread out to California and of course the Country music was always going on in Nashville. I worked for a whole week with Bobby Rydell at The World's Fair in New York. (laughs) Harris said she heard that at Motown they were playing the song all through the halls and that the record label wanted to write a tune like "A Lover's Concerto." I couldn't stand traveling. Very time consuming. Beverly Jo Morrow (born November 1, 1939) is an American actress who, between 1958 and 1964, played the female lead in six B films and supporting roles in four major studio features as well as appearing in twelve television episodes. In case you were wondering where my pinterest name comes from, check out Diane Renay's "Navy Blue..." "Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be 'cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy" And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee". The second release, "Tender" was being played all over. She never left her musical aspiration completely behind though, and performed in clubs off and on, offering new and old fans a taste of blues, R&B, rock & roll, jazz, and even gospel.". To me, they (the Rolling Stones) were just another English group. What was in it for him? He was like the connoisseur of who had the talent in Philadelphia to go into a professional career. So, I met somebody and I got married. So who knows? A - Oh, yeah. The people who were running the show asked me if I would mind going by limousine to the airport to greet The Rolling Stones when they came off the plane and escort them back to the show. And that's all I had to hear. It was more like shunned. Diane Renay sings "Soldier Boy" and "Navy Blue." She doesn't look like me. Cissy was replaced by Robin Trawick, then Dee Dee was replaced by Cissy." 1926) January 23. To pursue the career in acting she moved to Los Angeles when she was only 17. A - Yeah, I guess so. Emma Willis: The Voice host and husband Matt Willis don their 'rave' outfits in lockdown Susan Boyle sends 100th birthday message to Captain Tom Moore 'You keep going' Q - What happened after "Kiss Me Sailor"? They were quite interesting. We're trying to show all the avenues I've taken in my life as far as music is concerned.'" In Fred Bronson's Billboard Book of #1 Hits, "A Lover's Concerto" by the Toys is at number two beneath "Get Off of My Cloud" by the Rolling Stones. The song hit the Top Ten Billboard charts with a bullet during the week of February 19th, 1964. There was Johnny Tillotson, Jan and Dean. Did you do those Dick Clark Tours? Diane Rehm and her husband John had been married for 54 years when he knew he didn’t want to live another day. A - I think all of the rock 'n' roll music, the heartbeat of it all, started on the East coast, mainly New York, Philadelphia, that whole area. This is where she learned her second great passion in life, dancing. VG: LSS VG: MRW B OBS. The T-Bones perform "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" and "Lies." The pair, who met the Charlettes through Renay’s producer Bob Crewe, had been having success with the Four Seasons, and quickly brought the girls into the studio to record a few tracks. About. Read Full Biography. E. Howard Hunt, intelligence officer (b. Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. No. (Kenneth) does all of that. I always wanted to be an entertainer...sing, dance, the whole nine yards. Bassist/bandleader/husband Kenneth Wiltshire built a home studio where Barbara crafts her new sounds: "(it's) digital...I don't understand all that stuff. The official bio states that they signed with Philips Records and producer Alan Lorber. I said "yeah, that's what's going on." He was the bass player and my musical director for years. They looked clean. Their Manager, Mr. Vince Marc, renamed the group the Toys and landed them their first recording contract. Play track The Night Has A Thousand Eyes. Find Rena Hanson online. A - Well, I don't know. Kenneth Wiltshire, Barbara's husband, believes that Harris may be singing on "Navy Blue"; mastering engineer/disc jockey Little Walter DeVenne is sure that Harris appears on "Kiss Me Sailor," at the very least. She still does oldies shows for Richard Nader, Dick Fox, and Herby Cox as "Barbara Harris of the Toys." (laughs) It hit the charts. Is This The End / Is This The End. My dad asked his customer, who was a good friend, could you please set up an appointment so I can take Diane over to see your cousin Pete De Angelis. Rambeau was one of the composers of the hit single " Navy Blue," as recorded by Diane Renay in 1964, and gained fame as a recording artist whose version of " Concrete and Clay" made the U.S. Top Thirty a year later. Diane Renay (born July 13, 1945), born Renee Diane Kushner, is an American pop singer, best known for her 1964 hit song, "Navy Blue". All of a sudden people that used to talk to me and be friendly toward me, stopped talking to me. Diane Renay. Nearly thirty years later, she would retire from a flourishing practice. Why so many people came out of Philadelphia, recording artists, especially the area I was born in, South Philadelphia, I don't know. Diane Renay has been in a relationship with Bob Crewe. Q - What do you think your classmates were saying about you? My mother did go and that's what the gypsy told her. "Symphony" was recorded on September 22, 1965, and rush released. I started singing and cutting records when I was sixteen. Harris told AMG "(her friend) 'Cissy' (aka Denise Fitz-Johnson) was in when I first put the group together again, along with Dee Dee Reeves, in 1998. Q - Diane, what is there about South Philly (South Philadelphia) that accounts for all of the 50s, 60s singers born there? We just need to find the right song." They were brought to the attention of their manager, Vince Marc (the former Vinny Marcaise) by Chase, as Harris told AMG in the radio interview: "His name was Eddy Chase. I think that's how I stayed with the group. These guys, The Rolling Stones, they looked like they rolled out of bed, didn't take a shower, didn't bother to comb their hair, didn't bother to put on any kind of nice clothes in particular. I think it went up to number 20 on Billboard*, but a lot of people loved it. Baby, You've Got It Made ... al grant is the husband of isla grant, a great performer in his own right View wiki. I taught her well. Born Renee Diane Kushner and working out of Philadelphia and produced by Bob Crewe, she hit big in 1964 with "Navy Blue", reaching #6. She's an athlete, you know, she plays tennis, softball, so she's into that. My counselor called me down and said "What's this I hear? Creepy dude. Barbara Ann Harris, lead vocalist for the '60s pop group the Toys, was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 18, 1945. His Parkinson’s disease had become unbearable. He usually didn't take people that young because your voice really doesn't start developing until you're about fourteen. In March of 2002, Barbara told the All Media Guide: "The girls were called the Charletts before I got there. A - Yeah, well, I cut an album and one of the songs on the album was called "Kiss Me Sailor". I just couldn't do it. Q - After "Navy Blue" was a hit, you followed it up with what? A - I had quite a few other records when I was still under contract to Bob Crewe. The follow-up to Barbara Now is being recorded in 2002. A standard or two?" Play track Devil Or Angel. I drove my parents crazy. 1918) Disco D, producer and DJ (b. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. As to my previous comment about Diane Renay's "Please Don't Talk To the Lifeguard", it does seem OK after relistening though the stereo channels are reversed compared to an old Collector's Choice CD I still have, and it's slightly faster on this new CD than on the CC copy. Darla Renee Jackson, 25, struck 39-year-old Navy sailor Zachary Buob's motorcycle, then ran him over with her car after the pair had gotten into a disagreement, authorities said. (laughs) 34. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. "She filled in for me once when I had a conflict and did so well that Joe Rivers and I decided to let her keep the gig," Barbara Harris told the All Media Guide in April of 2002. In The Supremes box set, "A Lover's Concerto" is listed as the number one "tribute" to the Supremes; but it is clear that Holland/Dozier/Holland were copping the riffs from Four Seasons/Jay & the Techniques alum Linzer and Randell, to the point where they included a version of Barbara Harris' signature tune on the I Hear a Symphony album. Q - You were taking singing lessons from Artie Singer, who was also managing Danny and The Juniors. Come Back To Me (My Love) Kris Jensen. Born Renee Diane Kushner on 13th July, 1945 in South Philadelphia, Pa., she is famous for 1964 hit song "navy blue". I did not like the idea of having somebody else raise her, a nanny or put her in a day care center. I refer to it as "Navy Blue Chapter Two". That's where they made their first U.S. appearance I believe. I think he worked for Vinny long before we came along. I can get her a record deal." And, I worked with them for three days on the show. Oregon state flag. I have no idea. I was down there singing my little heart out. Ken Wiltshire and Barbara Harris met their new collaborator on the Internet and send their music back and forth via the new technologies, while refining it for commercial release. Of co-writer Shahidah Wiltshire, Barbara Harris informed AMG: "She's my daughter, she's writing, and did a little bit of background vocals. So they picked me to lead the song." In what is an interesting turn of events, Barbara Harris was replaced in Johnny & Joe by one of the original Toys: Barbara Toomer (née Parritt) joined Rivers around 1999/2000. I knew they were talking about me. Q - They charted didn't they? Her song was "Navy Blue" and the singer's name was Diane Renay. A - Well, I performed for Dick Clark three days; he had a show on Steel Pier in Atlantic City for three days. Barbara Harris also did session work for Bob Crewe's label, singing on at least one hit by Diane Renay. She and her husband, Fred H. Wheeler, moved to Cortland in 1921 where she began a medical practice in the city. The singer and her group performed in American International Picture's 1967 beach party/surf movie It's a Bikini World, along with appearances on Hullabaloo, Shindig, American Bandstand, and many other television and radio programs. Stars: Steve Alaimo , Keith Allison , Joe Frank Carollo , Danny Hamilton A - Oh, nobody talked to me. She owns a church out in Queens, NY, and she's always asking me to come and do concerts for her....I've been singing since I was a little girl, I grew up in North Carolina, we're from North Carolina, there was a church at the end of the block so I was down there all the time, anytime it was open. Then, at a talent show in Brooklyn, NY, they met Eddie Chase. I was at the Teen Fair for three days with Bobby Vee and then they brought The Rolling Stones in. A - No. Harris resides in Staten Island, calling her most recent band Rhythm & Babs, and has been working throughout New Jersey since 1995, finding a considerable following. Diane Pike Mills, Diane Renay Mills, Diane M Mills More , Diane R Pike, Dianne Pike, Diane M Ferguson Possible Relatives Aaron W Mills , Amanda K Ferguson , Angela E Chavez , Charles O Walls , Christine M Leonard , Dehann A Riou , Edith L Mills More , Elena G Ponce , Hilda Laura Meza , … A - No. So, I stayed home and took care of Heather and I did a good job. I wouldn't get home until late Sunday night or sometimes Monday. I just love hearing their stories. She's got a record on the radio." Barbara Ann Harris, lead vocalist for the '60s pop group the Toys, was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 18, 1945. Born in Miami, Florida, she first entered into acting after her mother enrolled her into acting class. By the time of two, she was reading out of menus in restaurants. He has a little 16-track studio. One wonders why Harris wasn't considered to lead the Supremes after the departure of Diana Ross. Coincidence maybe? Q - I read that about you on the Internet. Jun 12, 2013 - I'm a proud Seabee wife - I love my husband more than life itself. With her memorabilia showing up often online, and Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums having the stereo version of A Lover's Concerto/Attack priced at 40 dollars in near-mint condition, there's clearly still a market for Harris' voice and musical ideas; ideas which are in a constant state of evolution, simultaneous with her keeping the Toys on-stage for those who love her original sound. 1954 Columbia. “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by The Platters for Dennis Sullivan. After that it was "Navy Blue". Diane had a strong zesty voice Navy Blue Inc., (Maplewood, New Jersey Company) Diane Renay' song - Navy Blue I think he wrote it with Sid Bass who wrote Gale Garnett's "We'll Sing In The Sunshine". ... She married when she was 17, and had a daughter at 20, but the marriage failed and she and her husband … read more. Hi Guys, I read tons of show biz memoirs, even when the star isn't somebody I'm all that interested in. I have a contract for two recording sessions per year before they could either pick up or not pick up my option. There were girls screaming all over the place behind the gates, because they were advertising on the radio. It just happened. I really started very young. Just try your best to keep your grades up." A - Good question. So, they pulled it and released it as a follow up single to "Navy Blue". Barbara Harris also did session work for Bob Crewe's label, singing on at least one hit by Diane Renay. Peter and Gordon were also on that show. It's just amazing. Diane Renay Brammer, Diane P Brammer, Diane K Brammer More , Diane R Brammar, Diane E Branner, Dianne R Brammer Possible Relatives Edward Earl Brammer Jr , Brandy R Brammer , Francis Leon Brammer , Robert E Brammer , Terri L Brammer Jr , Edward Earl Brammer , Marjorie A Brammer More , Nicholas E Brammer , Sierra N Brammer ... 33. Sue Thompson (born Eva Sue McKee July 19, 1925, Nevada, Missouri) is an American pop and country music singer. I didn't consider them in the caliber of The Beatles. In high school Barbara met and was asked to be part of a group with two other young singers, Ms. Barbara Parritt Toomer(Born October 1, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina) and Ms. June Montiero (Born July 1, 1946, in Jamaica, New York)." She came to New York at the age of 11 and moved to St. Albans, Queens. Dr. Wheeler was an active member of the DAR, YWCA, and Cortland County Historical Society. She and her husband, Gerry Goffin, appeared in publicity photos with one of the park's two steam trains for writing the hit song "The Locomotion." And that's what happened. Ian Gregory. Navy Blue Diane Renay • Music and lyrics by Bob Crewe, Eddie Rambeau and Bud Rehak. So, I auditioned for him and he took me on as a student. The thing is, I was performing on the weekends. I shared a dressing room with Diana Ross and The Supremes. Play track Can't You Hear the Beat of a Broken Heart. There may be other songs recorded during that time with Barbara Harris on backing vocals. He just turned to my parents and said "She's really got it. I decided when I was in my twenties already. That is rather strange. Kenneth Wiltshire, Barbara's husband, believes that Harris may be singing on "Navy Blue"; mastering engineer/disc jockey Little Walter DeVenne is sure that Harris appears on "Kiss Me Sailor," at … Flying to me was a nightmare. That's the way it was. A - Yeah. 20th Century-Fox 456 (1964). Over the next few days I am going to start posting stories related to Motown artists that might come from odd places, stories you might have missed. A - Heather is a mortgage broker. Will combine orders to save on shipping. Indeed, the tune was not only refreshingly different, fusing classical music and pop two years before Procol Harum would borrow from Bach's "Sleepers Awake, it helped the voice of Barbara Harris to inspire a variety of artists. Songs about Military Connections. Doonaree / With My Shillelagh Under My Arm. A - Oh, yeah. I want to cut a record. She had the dream of becoming an actress from her early childhood. A - Here's a funny story: I'll make it short. If he didn't feel you had talent, he wouldn't take you on as a student. 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