Patience Ann McIntyre

About

American singer best known for making up half of the famed vocal duo Patience and Prudence, along with her younger sister, Prudence Ann McIntyre. The duo rose to stardom in the late 1950s with hit songs such as "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" and "All I Do is Dream of You." Their rendition of "Tonight You Belong to Me" reached the #4 spot on Billboard charts in 1956 and would go on to become one of Liberty Records' biggest sellers of the era.

Before fame

She and her younger sister Prudence began playing the piano and reading music from an early age. Together, they recorded a demo in 1956, when she was only 14 years old, that would ultimately lead to their signing with Liberty Records.

Trivia

Her and her sister's music has enjoyed renewed popularity and cultural presence through its continued usage in media decades after its initial release. Their songs have been featured on countless projects including shows such as American Horror Story: Murder House, Fear the Walking Dead, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Stranger Things.

Family life

She and her younger sister, Prudence, were raised by their father, Mark McIntyre, who was an orchestra leader, pianist, and songwriter with experience working alongside celebrated names including Frank Sinatra.

Associated with

Over the course of their career, she and her sister made numerous television appearances, including a featured spot with Dick Clark and a performance on The Perry Como Show.