Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San… Read Full Bio ↴Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer.
Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola", and "Tangerine". In each of these Latin-influenced numbers, Bob Eberly crooned the song which Helen then reprised in an up-tempo arrangement. Helen won the 1940 Metronome magazine poll for best female vocalist. She was one of the first "girls" on NBC's The Today Show, and at one point had her own television show.
Helen retired from show business upon her first marriage in 1943. Helen had four daughters and eight grandchildren. When the first marriage failed, she embarked on a solo career in 1951, achieving some chart success and becoming a regular television performer. Helen has married a total of four times.
She co-hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants with Bob Barker from 1972 to 1980.
In her last marriage, she was married to arranger/conductor/composer Frank De Vol when she died in San Diego, California from a battle with hepatitis C resulting in primary liver cancer (hepatoma).
Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola", and "Tangerine". In each of these Latin-influenced numbers, Bob Eberly crooned the song which Helen then reprised in an up-tempo arrangement. Helen won the 1940 Metronome magazine poll for best female vocalist. She was one of the first "girls" on NBC's The Today Show, and at one point had her own television show.
Helen retired from show business upon her first marriage in 1943. Helen had four daughters and eight grandchildren. When the first marriage failed, she embarked on a solo career in 1951, achieving some chart success and becoming a regular television performer. Helen has married a total of four times.
She co-hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants with Bob Barker from 1972 to 1980.
In her last marriage, she was married to arranger/conductor/composer Frank De Vol when she died in San Diego, California from a battle with hepatitis C resulting in primary liver cancer (hepatoma).
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The Best of Helen O'Connell on Capitol
Helen O'connell Lyrics
Green Eyes Those green eyes with their soft light Those eyes that promi…
Hey Good Lookin' Say, hey, good lookin' Whatcha got cookin'? How's about cook…
In a Little Spanish Town Evenings are crowded with memories Thrilling me again Like…
No Other Love (No Other Love) No other love have I, Only my love…
Slow Poke You keep me waitin' till it's gettin' aggravatin', You're a …
Star Eyes Star eyes, That to me is what your eyes are, Soft as…
The Loveliest Night of the Year When you are in love It's the lovliest night of the…
We Never Talk Much We never talk much We never have much to say We never…
You Like? HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning DEAN: I…
Zing a Little Zong! Zing, Zing, Zing a little Zong with me I know we're…