Keely Smith

Jazz Singer

Birthday March 9, 1932

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Norfolk, VA

DEATH DATE Dec 16, 2017 (85)

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About

Queen of swing music, known for her jazz vocals and her work with her husband Louis Prima. She released hits like "I Wish You Love."

Before Fame

She became a professional singer with the Earl Bennett Band at age fifteen.

Trivia

She was in the film Hey Boy! Hey Girl!

Family Life

She was married to Louis Prima from 1953 to 1969 and Jimmy Bowen from 1965 to 1969. She and Prima had two daughters named Toni and Luanne.

Associated With

She collaborated with Frank Sinatra.