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   Dinah Washington (/ ˈ d aɪ n ə /; born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963) was an American singer and pianist, one of the most popular black female recording artists of the 1950s.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Dinah-WashingtonDinah Washington | Biography, Songs, Death, & Facts

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   May 8, 2024 · Dinah Washington (born August 29, 1924, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.—died December 14, 1963, Detroit, Michigan) was an American jazz and blues singer noted for her excellent voice control and unique gospel-influenced delivery.

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   Dec 31, 2023 · Learn about the struggles and achievements of Dinah Washington, the "Queen of the Blues," who had a voice that came from the soul. From her childhood poverty and loneliness to her fame and addiction, discover the enigmatic and powerful singer who always carried a gun.

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6. www.npr.org › 2004/08/29 › 3872390Dinah Washington: A Queen in Turmoil : NPR

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   Aug 29, 2004 · Before her death at 39 in 1963, singer Dinah Washington battled her seven husbands, her weight and even her fans. But when she sang, nothing else mattered.

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   Jul 7, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Dinah Washington, one of the most popular African American recording artists of the 1950s and the "Queen of the Blues". Explore her musical achievements, personal relationships, and tragic death in this comprehensive article.

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   Aug 10, 2017 · Dinah Washington's impeccable voice was sleek, bright and high-flying; but beyond her technical power, she made history with style.

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   Who was Dinah Washington?

   • Dinah Washington was an American jazz and blues singer who was noted for her excellent voice control and her unique gospel-inflected delivery. From 1949 to 1955 her recordings were consistently among the top 10 hits on the rhythm-and-blues charts, though she had her greatest commercial success after crossing over to popular music.

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   How old was Dinah Washington when she died?

   • Singer Dinah Washington, the Grammy-winning "Queen of the Jukeboxes," left her turbulent life behind at the tender age of 39. In that short period, a volatile mix of undeniable talent and deep-rooted insecurity took her to the heights of fame and the depths of self-doubt. CD Cover of 'Queen: The Music of Dinah Washington.' That was in 1963.

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   What did Dinah Washington do for a living?

   • Even when Dinah Washington started to be noticed for her voice, life was far from easy. Making ends meet meant keeping to a grueling schedule: She was putting so many miles on vehicles that it was necessary to buy new cars every year.

   The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dinah Washington - Grunge

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   Why did Dinah Washington move north?

   • According to what James Haskins wrote in his biography, "Queen of the Blues: A Biography of Dinah Washington," her family's decision to head north not only shaped her childhood, but had a lasting impact on her. It's not clear how old she was when they moved, but Haskins suggests the move coincided with the development of her earliest memories.

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