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Julie London
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Singers · 1926–2000

Julie London

American actress and singer (1926-2000)

Born
26 September 1926
Santa Rosa
Died
18 October 2000
Encino
Country
United States
Active
1944–1981
Record labels
RCA Records, Bethlehem Records, London Records, Liberty Records
Discography
33 albums

Biography

Julie London was a jazz musician who played voice. Julie London was born on 26 September 1926 in Santa Rosa and died on 18 October 2000 in Encino. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and cool jazz. Record labels: RCA Records, Bethlehem Records, London Records and Liberty Records. The discography here lists 33 albums, from “Julie Is Her Name” (1955) to “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” (1969). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Julie London (née Peck; September 26, 1926 – October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress whose career spanned more than 40 years. A torch singer noted for her contralto voice, London recorded over thirty albums of pop and jazz standards between 1955 and 1969. Her recording of "Cry Me a River", a song she introduced on her debut album Julie Is Her Name, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. In addition to her musical notoriety, London was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her portrayal of Nurse Dixie McCall in the television series Emergency! Born in Santa Rosa, California, to vaudevillian parents, London was discovered while working as an elevator operator in downtown Los Angeles, and she began her career as an actress.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Julie Is Her Name 1955
Calendar Girl 1956
Lonely Girl 1956
About the Blues 1957
Julie 1957
Make Love to Me 1957
Julie Is Her Name, Volume Two 1958
London by Night 1959
Swing Me an Old Song 1959
Your Number Please… 1959
Around Midnight 1960
Julie… at Home 1960
Send for Me 1961
Whatever Julie Wants 1961
Love Letters 1962
Sophisticated Lady 1962
Latin in a Satin Mood 1963
Love on the Rocks 1963
The End of the World 1963
The Wonderful World of Julie London 1963
In Person at the Americana 1964 · Live
Tenderly Yours 1964
You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry 1964
By Myself 1965
Feeling Good 1965
Our Fair Lady 1965
All Through the Night: Julie London Sings the Choicest of Cole Porter 1966
For the Night People 1966
Nice Girls Don’t Stay for Breakfast 1966
Julie London Sings Soft & Sweet 1967
With Body & Soul: The Incomparable Miss Julie London 1967
Easy Does It 1968
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy 1969

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Julie London play?

Julie London is known for playing voice.

When and where was Julie London born?

Julie London was born 26 September 1926 in Santa Rosa.

What are Julie London's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Julie Is Her Name (1955), Calendar Girl (1956), Lonely Girl (1956), About the Blues (1957) and Julie (1957).

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