Bonnie Baker (1917-1990)
Last updated: 01.09.24
According to the Internet source given below, Bonnie Baker [née Evelyn Underhill or Nelson], was an American singer of jazz and popular music born in Orange, Texas. In 1936 she was working as a vocalist in Houston when, at Louis Armstrong's suggestion, she joined Orrin Tucker's. Band. She was given the stage name "Wee" Bonnie Baker due to her diminutive stature. Her biggest hit was Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!, (1917 - music: Abe Olman; words: Ed Rose) recorded with the Orrin Tucker Orchestra in 1939.
During World War II, she pursued a solo career singing with the United Service Organisations and appeared on the radio show Your Hit Parade.She moved to Florida in 1956 and sang in night clubs with her husband until she retired.
She died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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The peformer is featured on 6 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
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You'd Be Surprised (1919) | Irving Berlin(w&m) | Bonnie Baker (perf.) |
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Billy, I Always Dream of You (1911) | James Kendis | Herman Paley (co-author) Joe Goodwin (words) Bonnie Baker (perf.) |
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I Could Kiss You For That (1940) | James Francis McHugh | Johnny Mercer (words)
Bonnie Baker (perf.) Orrin Tucker (perf.) |
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Strawberry Lane (1940) | James Francis McHugh | Johnny Mercer (co-author)
Bonnie Baker (perf.) Orrin Tucker (perf.) |
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You're the One (1940) | James Francis McHugh | Johnny Mercer (words)
Bonnie Baker (perf.) Orrin Tucker (perf.) |
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Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny! Oh! (1917) | Abe Olman | Ed. Rose (words)
Bonnie Baker (perf.) Nora Bayes (perf.) Henry Lewis (perf.) Orrin Tucker (perf.) |
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