Lita Roza
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Lita Roza was a British
singer. Her 1953 number one hit record
"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart
, and the first Liverpudlian
to do so.
, Lancashire
, England
, UK
, she was the eldest of seven child
ren.
and began work at an early age to support the family. She owed her sultry looks and Latin passion, to her Spanish
father
, an amateur accordionist who also played piano
in several Liverpool nightclubs.
At the age of 12 she saw an advertisement
in the local newspaper
s for juvenile
dancers and passed the audition
. She took to the stage at that age in a pantomime
and by the time she was 15 was working with fellow Merseysider comedian
, Ted Ray
.
By 16 (at the height of the Nazi Blitz-bombing raids on Liverpool) she answered another advert, when she managed to secure a job as a singer in the "New Yorker" - a Southport
, Lancashire
club. She got that job at £5 a week, then shortly afterwards signed up with the Harry Roy
Orchestra in London
. She moved on from this to work with other bands
of the era including that of Edmundo Ros
.
By the time she was 18 war-ravaged London was still a dangerous place to work and she had decided to retire from show business
- choosing marriage
to an American
and a life in Miami
, Florida
.
However, the marriage did not last and shortly after World War II
Roza returned to the UK
. In 1950 she became the lead female singer with the Ted Heath
Band, and by 1954 had achieved enough public acclaim to leave the band and pursue a solo
recording career on her own.
For Roza, whose "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
" was a cover version
of Patti Page
's original, this was the peak of her career. The track was produced
by Dick Rowe
. Further covers of "Hey There
" and "Jimmy Unknown" gave her small hits in the mid-1950s. Her chart-topping single
was produced
by Dick Rowe
. Roza disliked the song
so much she never performed it live on stage.
In 1956 she married
the trumpet
player, Ronnie Hughes.
She remained a top UK recording artist during the remainder of the 1950s, but her subsequent recordings
never recaptured the magic she had shown while with Ted Heath.
She was consecutively voted the 'Top British Female Singer' in the New Musical Express poll winners' charts from 1951 to 1955. Melody Maker
readers also voted her their 'Top Girl Singer' in the dance band
section of their polls in 1951 and 1952.
Roza made three appearances in the UK heats for selection for the Eurovision Song Contest
, in 1957
, 1959
and 1960
.
On 14 March 2001, the Liverpool Wall of Fame
was inaugurated opposite the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street
, in Liverpool, with Roza presiding at the ceremony.
On 28 November 2002 in Liverpool, she gave her last public performance on Radio Merseyside. A 22 track The Best Of Lita Roza was released in 2007.
Beginning with Roza when her record "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" reached number one in 1953, Liverpool artists
have reached the top of the chart
on 57 occasions. The most recent number one was Atomic Kitten
's "The Tide is High
" in 2002.
Lita Roza died peacefully at home on 14 August 2008, aged 82.
of songs such as "Why Don't You Believe Me?
", "Smile", "That Old Black Magic", "Have You Heard?
", "Come What May
", "That Old Feeling
", "Too Marvelous for Words
" and "The Mama Doll Song
".
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
singer. Her 1953 number one hit record
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular novelty song written by Bob Merrill and Ingrid Reuterskiöld in 1952. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Patti Page on December 18, 1952 and released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70070, with the flip side being "My Jealous Eyes". It...
" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, and the first Liverpudlian
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
to do so.
Biography
Born Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in LiverpoolLiverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, she was the eldest of seven child
Child
Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority...
ren.
and began work at an early age to support the family. She owed her sultry looks and Latin passion, to her Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
father
Father
A father, Pop, Dad, or Papa, is defined as a male parent of any type of offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to father, parallel to "maternal" for mother...
, an amateur accordionist who also played piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
in several Liverpool nightclubs.
At the age of 12 she saw an advertisement
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
in the local newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
s for juvenile
Adolescence
Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development generally occurring between puberty and legal adulthood , but largely characterized as beginning and ending with the teenage stage...
dancers and passed the audition
Audition
An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist.Audition may also refer to:* The sense of hearing* Adobe Audition, audio editing software...
. She took to the stage at that age in a pantomime
Pantomime
Pantomime — not to be confused with a mime artist, a theatrical performer of mime—is a musical-comedy theatrical production traditionally found in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, India, Ireland, Gibraltar and Malta, and is mostly performed during the...
and by the time she was 15 was working with fellow Merseysider comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, Ted Ray
Ted Ray (comedian)
Ted Ray was a popular English comedian of the 1940s, 50s and 60s....
.
By 16 (at the height of the Nazi Blitz-bombing raids on Liverpool) she answered another advert, when she managed to secure a job as a singer in the "New Yorker" - a Southport
Southport
Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. During the 2001 census Southport was recorded as having a population of 90,336, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
club. She got that job at £5 a week, then shortly afterwards signed up with the Harry Roy
Harry Roy
Harry Roy was a British dance band leader and clarinet player from the 1920s until the 1960s.-Life and career:...
Orchestra in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. She moved on from this to work with other bands
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
of the era including that of Edmundo Ros
Edmundo Ros
Edmundo William Ros OBE was a Trinidadian musician, vocalist, arranger and bandleader who made his career in Britain. He directed a highly popular Latin American orchestra, had an extensive recording career and owned one of London's leading nightclubs.- Life :Ros was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad...
.
By the time she was 18 war-ravaged London was still a dangerous place to work and she had decided to retire from show business
Show business
Show business, sometimes shortened to show biz, is a vernacular term for all aspects of entertainment. The word applies to all aspects of the entertainment industry from the business side to the creative element ....
- choosing marriage
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
to an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and a life in Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.
However, the marriage did not last and shortly after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Roza returned to the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. In 1950 she became the lead female singer with the Ted Heath
Ted Heath (bandleader)
Ted Heath, musician and big band leader, led Britain's greatest post-war big band recording more than 100 albums and selling over 20 million records...
Band, and by 1954 had achieved enough public acclaim to leave the band and pursue a solo
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
recording career on her own.
For Roza, whose "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular novelty song written by Bob Merrill and Ingrid Reuterskiöld in 1952. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Patti Page on December 18, 1952 and released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70070, with the flip side being "My Jealous Eyes". It...
" was a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of Patti Page
Patti Page
Clara Ann Fowler , known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music. She was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, and has sold over 100 million records...
's original, this was the peak of her career. The track was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Dick Rowe
Dick Rowe
Richard Paul Rowe was an A&R man at Decca Records from the 1950s to the 1960s.He was one of the most important producers and record executives in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and early 1960s and is the man who signed The Rolling Stones, Them , The Moody Blues, The Animals, The Zombies, John...
. Further covers of "Hey There
Hey There
"Hey There" is a show tune from the musical play The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It was published in 1954.It was subsequently recorded by a number of artists. The recording by Rosemary Clooney reached #1 on Billboard's chart in 1954. Another version was also recorded about...
" and "Jimmy Unknown" gave her small hits in the mid-1950s. Her chart-topping single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Dick Rowe
Dick Rowe
Richard Paul Rowe was an A&R man at Decca Records from the 1950s to the 1960s.He was one of the most important producers and record executives in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and early 1960s and is the man who signed The Rolling Stones, Them , The Moody Blues, The Animals, The Zombies, John...
. Roza disliked the song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
so much she never performed it live on stage.
In 1956 she married
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
the trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
player, Ronnie Hughes.
She remained a top UK recording artist during the remainder of the 1950s, but her subsequent recordings
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
never recaptured the magic she had shown while with Ted Heath.
She was consecutively voted the 'Top British Female Singer' in the New Musical Express poll winners' charts from 1951 to 1955. Melody Maker
Melody Maker
Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was, according to its publisher IPC Media, the world's oldest weekly music newspaper. It was founded in 1926 as a magazine targeted at musicians; in 2000 it was merged into "long-standing rival" New Musical Express.-1950s–1960s:Originally the Melody...
readers also voted her their 'Top Girl Singer' in the dance band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
section of their polls in 1951 and 1952.
Roza made three appearances in the UK heats for selection for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
, in 1957
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957
The United Kingdom took part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 1957. The country was represented by Patricia Bredin with the song “All” written by Reynell Wreford and Alan Stranks. The entry was chosen during a national final called A song for Europe...
, 1959
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959
The United Kingdom held a national preliminary round to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1959. The semi-finals were held on February 2 and February 5, 1959 and the final was held on February 7, 1959...
and 1960
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960
The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1960. The semi-finals were held on 2 February and 4 February 1960 and the final was held on 6 February 1960...
.
On 14 March 2001, the Liverpool Wall of Fame
Liverpool Wall of Fame
The Liverpool Wall of Fame on Mathew Street in front of the famous Cavern Club is a tribute to acts from the city which have reached number one in the UK charts.The wall features a disc for every Liverpool group that had a number-one hit....
was inaugurated opposite the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street
Mathew Street
Mathew Street is a street in Liverpool, England, best-known worldwide as the location of the Cavern Club, where The Beatles played on numerous occasions in their early career...
, in Liverpool, with Roza presiding at the ceremony.
On 28 November 2002 in Liverpool, she gave her last public performance on Radio Merseyside. A 22 track The Best Of Lita Roza was released in 2007.
Beginning with Roza when her record "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" reached number one in 1953, Liverpool artists
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
have reached the top of the chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on 57 occasions. The most recent number one was Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
's "The Tide is High
The Tide Is High
"The Tide Is High" is a 1967 song written by John Holt and originally performed by The Paragons with John Holt as lead singer. The song went mainly unnoticed in the rest of the world until it was rediscovered in 1980 when it became a US/UK number 1 hit for the band Blondie...
" in 2002.
Lita Roza died peacefully at home on 14 August 2008, aged 82.
Singles
- 1951 "Allentown JailAllentown Jail"Allentown Jail" is a folk song. Written by Irving Gordon, it tells the story of a man who is caught stealing a diamond for his girlfriend and ends up in the Allentown jail....
" / "I Wish I Knew" - 1951 "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair" / "A Wonderful Guy"
- 1952 "Oakie BoogieOakie Boogie"Oakie Boogie" is a Western swing dance song written by Johnny Tyler in 1947. It is recognizable by its refrain:Jack Guthrie's version reached #3 on the charts in 1947 and is often included in the list of the first rock and roll songs...
" / "Raminay" - 1953 "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular novelty song written by Bob Merrill and Ingrid Reuterskiöld in 1952. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Patti Page on December 18, 1952 and released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70070, with the flip side being "My Jealous Eyes". It...
" / "Tell Me We'll Meet Again" - UK #1 - 1953 "Seven Lonely Days" / "No-one Will Ever Know"
- 1953 "Crazy Man, CrazyCrazy Man, Crazy"Crazy Man, Crazy" was the title of an early rock and roll song first recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets in April 1953. It is notable as the first recognized rock and roll recording to appear on the national American musical charts, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Juke Box chart for the week...
" / "Oo! What You Do To Me" - 1954 "Changing PartnersChanging PartnersNot to be confused with the song of the same name by Irving Berlin."Changing Partners" is a pop song with music by Larry Coleman and lyrics by Joe Darion. It was published in 1953.The best-known recording was made by Patti Page...
" / "Just A Dream Or Two Ago" - 1954 "Make Love To MeMake Love to Me- Mann/Weiss/Gannon song :With music by Paul Mann and Stephan Weiss, and lyrics by Kim Gannon, it was recorded in 1942 by Helen Forrest with the Harry James Orchestra...
" / "Bell Bottom BluesBell Bottom Blues (1953 song)"Bell Bottom Blues" is a popular song.The music was written by Leon Carr, the lyrics by Hal David. The song was published in 1953.The biggest hit version in the United States was recorded by Teresa Brewer. In the United Kingdom, the song was a hit for Alma Cogan.The recording by Teresa Brewer was...
" - 1954 "Secret Love" / "Young At Heart"
- 1954 "Skinnie Minnie (Fishtail)" / "My Kid Brother"
- 1954 "Call Off the Wedding" / "The 'Mama Doll' Song"
- 1955 "Heartbeat" / "Leave Me Alone"
- 1955 "Let Me Go LoverLet Me Go, Lover!"Let Me Go, Lover!", a popular song, was written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill, a pseudonym used by Fred Wise, Kathleen Twomey, and Ben Weisman. It is based on an earlier song called "Let Me Go, Devil," about alcoholism. It was featured on the television program Studio One on November 15, 1954,...
" / "Make Yourself Comfortable" - 1955 "Tomorrow" / "Foolishly"
- 1955 "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)"Two Hearts, Two Kisses " is a popular song, written by Otis Williams and Henry Stone in 1954.It was recorded by Pat Boone for a major hit. This recording was released by Dot Records as catalog number 15338...
" / "Keep Me in Mind" - 1955 "The Man In The Raincoat" / "Today and Ev'ry Day"
- 1955 "Hey ThereHey There"Hey There" is a show tune from the musical play The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It was published in 1954.It was subsequently recorded by a number of artists. The recording by Rosemary Clooney reached #1 on Billboard's chart in 1954. Another version was also recorded about...
" / "Hernando's HideawayHernando's Hideaway"Hernando's Hideaway" is a tango show tune from the musical The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross and published in 1954. The lyrics describe a dark and secretive nightclub....
" - UK #17 - 1956 "Jimmy Unknown" / "The Rose Tattoo" - UK #15
- 1956 "Too Young To Go Steady" / "You're Not Alone"
- 1956 "No Time For Tears" / "But Love Me (Love But Me)"
- 1956 "Innismore" / "The Last Waltz"
- 1956 "Hey! Jealous Lover" / "Julie"
- 1957 "Lucky Lips" / "Tears Don't Care Who Cries Them"
- 1957 "Tonight My Heart She Is Crying" / "Five Oranges Four Apples"
- 1957 "I Need You" / "You've ChangedYou've Changed"You've Changed" is a popular song originally written by Bill Carey and Carl Fischer in 1941. It has been covered by many singers, including:*Harry James's band with vocals by Dick Haymes *Nat King Cole *Connie Russell...
" - 1958 "Pretend You Don't See Him" / "Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- 1958 "I Need SomebodyI Need Somebody"I Need Somebody" is a pop–dance song by Australian pop group Bardot and was the second single from their second album Play It Like That . It was produced by United Kingdom producer Ray Hedges....
" / "You're The Greatest" - 1958 "I Could Have Danced All NightI Could Have Danced All Night"I Could Have Danced All Night" is a song from the musical My Fair Lady, with music written by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, published in 1956...
" / "The Wonderful Season Of Love" - 1958 "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry" / "Hillside in Scotland"
- 1958 "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)Volare (song)"Nel blu dipinto di blu" , popularly known as "Volare" , is Domenico Modugno's signature song....
" / "It's A Boy" - 1959 "This Is My Town" / "Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be"
- 1959 "Allentown JailAllentown Jail"Allentown Jail" is a folk song. Written by Irving Gordon, it tells the story of a man who is caught stealing a diamond for his girlfriend and ends up in the Allentown jail....
" / "Once In A WhileOnce in a While"Once in a While" is a popular song, written by Michael Edwards with lyrics by Bud Green. The song was published in 1937.The song is a much-recorded standard. Tommy Dorsey's recording in 1937 went to number one in the United States...
" - 1959 "Let It Rain Let It Rain" / " Maybe You'll Be ThereMaybe You'll Be There"Maybe You'll Be There" is a popular song composed by Rube Bloom, with lyrics written by Sammy Gallop. The song was published in 1947.The recording by Gordon Jenkins was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24403. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 11, 1948 and...
" - 1965 "What Am I Supposed To Do" / "Where Do I Go From Here"
- 1965 "Keep Watch Over Him" / "Stranger Things Have Happened"
EPs
- 1956 Lita Roza
- 1957 Lita Roza No.2
- 1958 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Recorded output
In addition to those tracks listed above, Roza's recorded output included coversCover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of songs such as "Why Don't You Believe Me?
Why Don't You Believe Me?
"Why Don't You Believe Me?" is a popular song written by Lew Douglas, King Laney, and Roy Rodde and published in 1952.A recording by Joni James reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1952...
", "Smile", "That Old Black Magic", "Have You Heard?
Have You Heard?
"Have You Heard?" is a popular song written by Lew Douglas, Charlie LaVere, and Roy Rodde and published in 1952. The biggest hit version was recorded by Joni James in 1952, charting the next year. The song was revived by The Duprees and became a hit again in 1963.The recording by Joni James was...
", "Come What May
Come What May (1952 song)
"Come What May" is a popular song, with lyrics by Allen Schiller and music by Al Sanchez.It was popularized by Patti Page in 1952.The Page recording was issued by Mercury Records as catalog number 5772 , and first reached the Billboard chart on February 9, 1952, lasting 13 weeks and peaking at #9....
", "That Old Feeling
That Old Feeling (song)
"That Old Feeling" is a popular song.The music was written by Sammy Fain, the lyrics by Lew Brown. The song was published in 1937.The song first appeared in the movie Vogues of 1938, actually released in 1937. It was immediately a hit in a version recorded by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm...
", "Too Marvelous for Words
Too Marvelous for Words
"Too Marvelous for Words" is a popular song written in 1937. Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics for music composed by Richard Whiting. It was featured in the 1937 Warner Brothers film Ready, Willing and Able, as well as a production number in a musical revue on Broadway...
" and "The Mama Doll Song
The Mama Doll Song
"The Mama Doll Song" is a popular song.The music was written by Nat Simon and the lyrics by Charles Tobias. The song was published in 1954.The recording by Patti Page was released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70458. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on October 20,...
".
See also
- List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart
- List of artists under the Decca Records label
- Music of Liverpool