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Fran Warren
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Gene Williams and Fran Warren, New York City, c. October 1947
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frances Wolff |
| Born | March 4, 1926 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 2013 (aged 87) Brookfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1947–1978 |
Fran Warren (born Frances Wolff on March 4, 1926) was an American singer. She became famous in the 1940s and 1950s for her smooth voice and popular songs. Fran Warren sang with big bands and later had a successful solo career. She also performed in musicals.
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Fran Warren's Life and Music
Frances Wolff was born in The Bronx, New York, into a Jewish family. She started her career by performing in a chorus line at the Roxy Theater. Later, she joined Art Mooney's big band. It was Billy Eckstine who gave her the stage name "Fran Warren."
She spent almost two years singing with the Charlie Barnet band. After that, she gained more attention while working with Claude Thornhill. In 1947, Fran Warren's song "A Sunday Kind of Love" became popular and appeared on music charts for the first time. Her manager, Barbara Belle, wrote this song.
Starting a Solo Career
In 1948, Fran Warren began her solo career. She signed a contract with RCA Victor. One of her biggest hits was "I Said My Pajamas (and Put On My Pray'rs)." This was a duet with Tony Martin, and it reached number 3 on the music charts. During the same year, she sang on a radio show called Sing It Again.
In the early 1950s, she signed with MGM Records. Her last song to hit the charts was "It's Anybody's Heart" in 1953. Fran Warren released several albums, including Hey There! Here's Fran Warren and Something's Coming. She also performed in famous musicals like Mame, South Pacific, and The Pajama Game. She even toured with the big band led by Harry James.
Later Life
Fran Warren lived in Connecticut for many years. She passed away on March 4, 2013, which was her 87th birthday.
Fran Warren in Movies
Fran Warren also appeared in a few movies during her career.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1951 | Mr. Imperium | Fredda | She provided the singing voice for this role. |
| 1952 | Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd | Lady Jane | |
| 1972 | Toys Are Not for Children | Edna Godard | This was her last movie role. |
Fran Warren's Albums
Fran Warren released several albums throughout her singing career. Here are some of them:
- Mood Indigo (1956)
- Hey There! Here's Fran Warren (1957)
- Come Rain or Come Shine (1959)
- Something's Coming (1960)
- Come into My World (1968)
- Fran Warren in Nashville (1969)
- The Complete Fran Warren with Claude Thornhill Orchestra (2000)
