Marti Barris

Marti Barris (April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded for Keen Records during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter of Harry Barris and Loyce Whiteman, both musicians.[1]

Marti Barris
1960
1960
Background information
Birth nameFrances Maurine Barris
Born(1937-04-06)April 6, 1937
Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 1995(1995-12-13) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, vocalist

Baris graduated from Burbank High School.[2] When she was 19, she signed with Verve Records.[3] She was the first female vocalist to sing with Freddy Martin's orchestra.[2] In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on the Howdy Doody television program.[4]

Discography

  • "Can't You Read Between the Lines"/"Ahbe Casabe"-Keen 4018[5]
  • "You're My Thrill"/"Sweet Talk"-Keen 1959[6]

References

  1. Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533 Peter Guralnick - 2015 -"There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise. "
  2. "Martin Breaks Tradition". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. June 8, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved March 26, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Marti Barris Contract OK'd". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. November 4, 1957. p. 21. Retrieved March 26, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Scheuer, Steven H. (January 22, 1960). "Marti Yearns To Be Songwriter". The Times. Indiana, Munster. p. 8. Retrieved March 26, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Pop Records". Billboard. June 23, 1958. p. 45. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  6. Billboard - Apr 6, 1959 - Page 79 MARTI BARRIS You're My Thrill KEEN 2016— Marti Barris sings the fine standard in stylish fashion over a "Fever" type of beat by the ork.



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