Mimi Martel

Mimi Martel was an American singer, active from 1952-1955.[1] During this time, Martel produced more than 50 singles paired with several backing bands, including The Four Rhythmaires, The Toppers, Lew Raymond, Nat Charles and His Orchestra, and the Les Morgan Orchestra.[2][3] Most of her recordings were cover version of hits by such singers as Kay Starr, Rosemary Clooney and Patti Page, released on the budget Tops Records label[4]. She was able to emulate all of their various styles, including Page's popular multiple voice technique. By 1956, Martel had moved from singing into television.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Billboard - 6 June 1953 - Page 82 "Bufalino is heading for New York for a recording session with the Esquire Boys, who are on the first four releases, early next month, and will trek to Hollywood at the end of June to record Mimi Martel."
  2. ↑ Billboard - 15 Jan 1955 - Page 39 "Spin It Records, headed by Nick Therry and Eddie LeBaron, have been organized in Hollywood and DOW January 17 via two releases featuring Mimi Martel and Nick Therry."
  3. ↑ Billboard - 31 Dec 1955 - Page 34 MIMI MARTEL Someone Threw the Frying Pan Away 74 VICTOR 6371— Novelty samba has an infectious beat which the ork projects with glee. The lyrics are handled cheerfully by the thrush. Good deejay potential.
  4. ↑ http://www.45cat.com/artist/mimi-martel
  5. ↑ Billboard - 18 Aug 1956 - Page 40 Singer Mimi Martel signed by CBS-TV to costar with Red Rowe in a new afternoon show."
  6. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/1409505-Mimi-Martel



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