The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record

The Andrews Sisters, the legendary singing trio of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, are the most successful female singing group in history and were the world's top selling group until the Beatles arrived. Of the 605 songs they recorded, 113 made The Billboard's weekly top 30. They also made 18 movies, appeared regularly on radio and television, and entertained three generations of GIs.Based on extensive library research, unpublished letters and interviews with family, friends and colleagues, H. Arlo Nimmo's book documents not only the lives of Patty, Maxene and LaVerne Andrews but also the popular culture spanned by their long careers in vaudeville, records, radio, movies, television and club appearances. The book contains a complete discography of their released, unreleased and solo recordings including recording dates, record numbers and accompaniment. Also included are a filmography and documentation of their radio and television appearances. 526 pages, 108 photos, 5 appendices, bibliography, index. Read more