Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 - August 29, 2009) was an American jazz sing… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 - August 29, 2009) was an American jazz singer known for her distinctive style and expression. Born in Kansas City, her father was an eminent musician and Chris soon studied and became proficient in the clarinet.
Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records. Her trademark songs are well known to most people familiar with jazz of the 50s and 60s; among them are "Lullaby of Birdland" and "All about Ronnie."
More-complete bio and discography: http://www.mrlucky.com/songbirds/html/jul99/c_cconnor.html
A good obituary can be found on http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/02/chris-connor-obituary
Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records. Her trademark songs are well known to most people familiar with jazz of the 50s and 60s; among them are "Lullaby of Birdland" and "All about Ronnie."
More-complete bio and discography: http://www.mrlucky.com/songbirds/html/jul99/c_cconnor.html
A good obituary can be found on http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/02/chris-connor-obituary
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Chris Connor Lyrics
Angel Eyes Try to think that love's not around Still it's uncomfortably…
But Not for Me They're writing songs of love, but not for me. A lucky…
High On a Windy Hill High on a windy hill I feel my heart stand still All…
I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry The torch I carry is handsome It's worth its heartache in…
Oh! You Crazy Moon It was just a night like this when it happened I…
Suddenly It's Spring I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm I'm as…
Thursday's Child All of my life I've tried so hard Doing my best…
Why Can't I? Feeling the way I do, I'd like to say "I…
You Stepped Out of a Dream You stepped out of a dream You are too wonderful to…