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Dolores Hawkins (September 22, 1929 '' - '' January 15, 1987) was a singer from Brooklyn, New York. She is a part of the roots of both the rhythm & blues and hip hop record genres. ==Vocal career== She is remembered for her vocals that accompanied band leaders Gene Krupa and Red Saunders.〔''Dolores Hawkins'', international Movie Database, Internet article.〕 She recorded "Heavenly Father"/"Rocks in My Bed" with The Four Lads in 1952.〔''Rhythm & Blues Record Releases'', ''Billboard'', April 19, 1952, p. 34.〕 Walter Winchell mentioned the ''newcomer'' Hawkins in his column of March 25, 1953. He said that she was admired by female vocalists Gloria DeHaven and Monica Lewis during her performance at the Copacabana.〔''Walter Winchell'', ''Washington Post'', March 25, 1953, p. 35.〕 Hawkins released the single record "Scrap of Paper"/"I've Got A Letter", a 78 RPM, on OKeh Records in April 1953. The orchestra that accompanied her vocals was directed by Joe Reisman.〔Billboard, April 18, 1953, p. 29.〕 In 1954 Hawkins recorded "George"/"Silly Man"' on Epic Records. ''Billboard Magazine'' commented that she sang the ballad pastiche "George" with "the coolness of an English Savoyard."〔''Tunes'', ''Billboard'', December 25, 1954, p. 34.〕 In November 1968 Hawkins performed in a "Cavalcade of Broadway" at Harry's American Showroom in Miami, Florida.〔''Display Ad 303--No Title'', ''New York Times'', November 10, 1968, p. XX2.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dolores Hawkins」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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