Julie London, a renowned singer, embarked on a remarkable career that spanned numerous albums. However, her journey was not without its challenges, as she was forced to give up singing with a band when her true age was discovered. Despite this setback, she persevered and became a torch singer, renowned for her sultry and low-keyed vocal range.
Julie's favorite singers were Barbra Streisand and Roberta Flack, both of whom she admired greatly. She was also known as "The Liberty Girl" due to her significant contributions to establishing Liberty Records, where she began her singing career in 1955. The label went on to become a successful entity, with Julie releasing numerous hit albums, including "Julie Is Her Name", "Calendar Girl", "About the Blues", "Your Number, Please", "Send For Me", "Love Letters", "The End of the World", "In Person at the Americana", "The Wonderful World of Julie London", and "Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast".
One of Julie's most popular and enduring songs is "Cry Me a River", which was written by her former classmate and boyfriend, Arthur Hamilton, and produced by Bobby Troup. Her four most sought-after and successful albums are "About the Blues" (1957),"Feeling Good" (1965),"Easy Does It" (1968),and "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" (1969). Her version of "Yummy Yummy Yummy" was even featured on the popular HBO television series Six Feet Under in 2001.
Julie's remarkable career was recognized by Billboard Magazine, which named her the most popular female vocalist for three consecutive years, from 1955 to 1957.
