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Dinah Shore (1917-1994) was one of the best-loved of American songstresses of the 40sand 50s. A sultry balladeer in the tradition of Ethel Waters and Mildred Bailey, Dinah hadthe special ability of making the listener feel she was singing just for him. Her engagingpersonality shone through intimate, unforced interpretations of standards, leading to 80 hitrecords between 1940 and 1957, and 10 Emmy Awards (listen to For Sentimental ReasonsCD AJS 285). But it was radio that was most responsible for making Shore a star; it wasthe perfect medium for her vocal talents and charisma. Living Era. 2005.