Helen Forrest

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 of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands."

Not to be confused with Helen Forrester.

Helen Forrest
Helen Forrest in 1945.
Background information
Birth nameHelen Fogel
Born(1917-04-12)April 12, 1917
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 1999(1999-07-11) (aged 82)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Swing
  • traditional pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1934 – 1991
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