Singing with the Les Brown band, she celebrated the Yankee star’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941. She also performed on Sid ...

She recorded with popular bands led by Les Brown and Sammy Kaye and was one of the last surviving vocalists of the big-band era.

During his record hitting streak, which began on May 15 with an inauspicious 1-for-4 game, the Les Brown band recorded "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio," a hit that was played day and night on the radio.

DiMaggio was superb at all five. For example, Joltin’ Joe swung hard to hit the long ball, yet he didn’t strike out, an anomalous combination in baseball. Most great players perfect one or the ...

During his record hitting streak, which began on May 15 with an inauspicious 1-for-4 game, the Les Brown band recorded Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, a hit that was played day and night on the radio.

Betty Bonney, a singer who was a favorite of jitterbuggers and other musical hepcats of the swing era with hit recordings such as “Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio,” which celebrated the New York ...

Betty Bonney, a singer who was a favorite of jitterbuggers and other musical hepcats of the swing era with hit recordings such as "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio," which celebrated the New York Yankees ...