Helen Clare
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Helen Clare (born Nelly Harrison; 29 November 1916 – 15 September 2018) was a British singer who was well known in the 1930s and 1940s through her work in variety, radio, television and recording. Clare worked extensively in light entertainment, appearing on BBC Radio and recording with British dance bands.[1] Her distinctive soprano voice saw her working with some of the biggest names of the era, including bandleaders Jack Jackson and Henry Hall.[2] She was one of the last surviving British singers who had been active in the 1930s.
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Helen Clare | |
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Birth name | Nelly Harrison |
Born | (1916-11-29)29 November 1916 Bradford, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 15 September 2018(2018-09-15) (aged 101) London, England |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Rex, Decca, Regal Zonophone |
Website | Helen Clare |
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