Marti Barris
Marti Barris | |
|---|---|
 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frances Maurine Barris |
| Born | April 6, 1937 Hollywood, California,U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1995(aged 58) Los Angeles, California,U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,vocalist |
Marti Barris(April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded forKeen Recordsduring the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter ofHarry BarrisandLoyce Whiteman,both musicians.[1]
Baris graduated from Burbank High School.[2]When she was 19, she signed withVerve Records.[3]She was the first female vocalist to sing withFreddy Martin's orchestra.[2]In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on theHowdy Doodytelevision program.[4]
Discography[edit]
- "Can't You Read Between the Lines" / "Ahbe Casabe" -Keen 4018[5]
- "You're My Thrill" / "Sweet Talk" -Keen 1959[6]
References[edit]
- ^Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533 Peter Guralnick - 2015 - "There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise."
- ^ab"Martin Breaks Tradition".Valley Times.California, North Hollywood. June 8, 1961. p. 6.RetrievedMarch 26,2020– viaNewspapers.
- ^"Marti Barris Contract OK'd".Valley Times.California, North Hollywood. November 4, 1957. p. 21.RetrievedMarch 26,2020– viaNewspapers.
- ^Scheuer, Steven H. (January 22, 1960)."Marti Yearns To Be Songwriter".The Times.Indiana, Munster. p. 8.RetrievedMarch 26,2020– viaNewspapers.
- ^"Pop Records".Billboard.June 23, 1958. p. 45.RetrievedMarch 26,2020.
- ^Billboard - Apr 6, 1959 - Page 79 MARTI BARRIS You're My Thrill KEEN 2016— Marti Barris sings the fine standard in stylish fashion over a "Fever" type of beat by the ork.
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