- Born
- 26 September 1894
Mount Pulaski - Died
- 28 May 1943
Buffalo - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Gennett
Biography
Vaughn De Leath was a jazz musician who played voice. Vaughn De Leath was born on 26 September 1894 in Mount Pulaski and died on 28 May 1943 in Buffalo. The music is usually filed under jazz and Dixieland jazz. Record labels: Gennett. Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Vaughn De Leath (September 26, 1894 – May 28, 1943) was an American female singer who gained popularity in the 1920s, earning the sobriquets "The Original Radio Girl" and the "First Lady of Radio." Although very popular in the 1920s, De Leath is obscure in modern times. De Leath was an early exponent, and often credited as inventor, of a style of vocalizing known as crooning. One of her hit songs, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?," recorded in 1927, achieved fame when it became a hit for Elvis Presley in 1960.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Vaughn De Leath play?
Vaughn De Leath is known for playing voice.
When and where was Vaughn De Leath born?
Vaughn De Leath was born 26 September 1894 in Mount Pulaski.
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