The Starlighters were a vocal group that formed in 1946. This talented signing group were cut from the same cloth as The Modernaires, The Pied Pipers and The Merry Macs. They served as backing vocalists for many artists, but they are usually associated with Jo Stafford. The Starlighters appeared countless times with Stafford on "The Chesterfield Supper Club" and "The Jo Stafford Show".
The original line-up featured alumni of the popular "Six Hits and a Miss" and included: Pauline Byrns, Howard Hudson, Vince Degen, Tony Paris and Andy Williams. Williams left early on to embark on a very successful solo career and was replaced with Jerry Duane. In January of 1950, Byrns had her final recording session with the group and Imogene Lynn officially took her place as female vocalist.
Listen to: "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella" by The Starlighters from 1949
You can hear many songs by The Starlighters right here on Swing City Radio.
