Helen Forrest

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Helen Forrest (born Helen Fogel, April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer of traditional pop and swing music. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James) of the Swing Era, thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands".

Known For

Bathing Beauty

as Helen Forrest

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Springtime in the Rockies

as Vocalist (uncredited)

Two Girls and a Sailor

as Helen Forrest

Artie Shaw's Class in Swing

as Self

You Came Along

as Singer

Symphony of Swing

as Herself - Singer

Trumpet Serenade