Her music career started off bumpy, after failing singing auditions for the bands of Benny Goodman, and both Dorsey brothers, Shore struck out on her own. She became the first singer of her era to achieve huge solo success. She had a string of 80 charted popular hits, spanning 1940–1957.
One of her most popular recordings was the holiday perennial "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with Buddy Clark. The song was covered by many other artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald. Other hits included "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)", "I Wish I Didn't Love You So", "I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)", "Doin' What Comes Naturally", and "Dear Hearts and Gentle People".
Listen to Dinah Shore sing "He's My Guy"
During World War II, Dinah Shore participated in the USO tours to Europe. She appeared in person, on radio, and on record with a number of British and American stars, including Major Glenn Miller and his large Army Air Force Band.
After appearing in a handful of feature films, she went on to a four-decade career in television. I remember watching her shows with my Pop-Pop. I was too young to recall any details, but I know he was a fan of her. Or maybe it was because there was only a handful of channels back then so you just watched what was on. Regardless, I have memories of her on the tube. :)
Watch Dinah Shore sing "See the U.S.A in Your Chevrolet" from a 1953 Commercial
TV Guide ranked her at number 16 on their list of the top 50 television stars of all time.
Listen to Swing City Radio to hear many of Dinah Shore's songs.
Swing City Radio: Playing Your Big Band and Swing Music Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! - Big Band Radio Station Broadcasting Online from King of Prussia, PA.
