Frances Langford
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Trained initially for opera, a childhood tonsillectomy altered Langford’s soprano into a warm contralto, prompting her to adopt a contemporary big-band style that launched her public singing at local dances. A chance encounter with cigar magnate Eli Witt and the support of schoolmate Dan White led to early radio spots, after which she became a regular on Rudy Vallée’s program, Dick Powell’s show,…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
