Wanda Jackson, Born in 1937- Right or Wrong

Wanda Jackson is a retired singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was a successful artist in the industry. In the mid-50s-60s, she gained massive popularity from the audience and was called Queen of Rockabilly or the First Lady of Rockabilly. Her main focus was country music which included many hit songs, “Right or Wrong”, and “A Woman Lives for Love,”. By 2009, Wanda was honored in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Early Influence.

Later she announced her retirement from performing in 2019. Wanda was involved in a romantic relationship with her manager, Wendell Goodman, having two children together. Before her husband’s death, she lived in Oklahoma City.

Barbara Eden, Born in 1931 – I Dream Of Jeannie

Barbara Eden is an American singer, producer, and actress, well known for her starring role in the sitcom series I Dream Of Jeannie. In her early days, before entering the world of acting, Eden was titled Miss San Francisco in 1949. However, her television career truly began in 1955 on The Johnny Carson Show.

From thereon, Barbara made numerous television appearances on various shows. In addition, she had a small role in the primetime soap opera Dallas as a revenge-seeking billionairess for five episodes. Later, in 2011 Eden wrote a memoir Jeannie Out of the Bottle. The book spoke about her Hollywood career and her personal life.

Harry Belafonte, Born in 1927 – Try to Remember

Among the most successful singer-songwriters of his time, Harry Belafonte was given the title ‘King of Calypso’ for promoting Caribbean music and introducing it to a global audience. But interestingly, the man did not limit himself to just one genre! In fact, he has recorded albums in even gospel, folk, and blues in addition to ”American Standards.”

Also, Harry used his platform to always advocate for human rights and freedom of speech, since he said goodbye to music. He then began working on various movies and television. Could you think of a human being who is capable of so many things in a lifetime? We can’t!

Helen Shapiro, Born in 1946 – You Don’t Know

Helen Kate Shapiro is a British actress, jazz and pop singer. In 1961, two of her songs were UK chart-toppers, You Don’t Know and Walkin’ Back to Happiness. Surprisingly enough, she was just 14 years old when she recorded both these songs. In addition, even before the age of sixteen, Helen was voted Britain’s “Top Female Singer.”

To top it all off, The Beatles’ were an opening act on one of her shows in 1963. The band members John Lennon and Paul McCartney even wrote a song for her called Misery. However, her team declined the song without her knowledge. Shapiro has been married to actor John Judd since 1988.

Petula Clark, Born in 1932 – Sailor

Petula Clark is a British composer, singer, and actress. Her professional career started amidst the Second World War for BBC Radio as a child entertainer. The first UK hit of hers was The Little Shoemaker; she also began recording in French within the next two years. Later, at the age of 12, Petula was discovered by movie director Maurice Elvey. She was cast in his war drama Medal for the General.

From thereon, it was all upwards and onwards for Petula. She starred in several television shows and movies. Later in 1950, Clark launched her own afternoon show called Petula Clark. Pet’s Parlour.