Morgan, Jaye P. (1931–)
Morgan, Jaye P. (1931–)
American pop singer. Born Mary Margaret Morgan, Dec 3, 1931, in Mancos, CO; sister of singing brothers, Duke, Bob, Charlie and Dick Morgan.
Was a band singer with the Frank DeVol orchestra; had 1st hit single with "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" (1951), followed by "The Longest Walk" and "That's All I Want from You"; became a regular vocalist on tv's "Stop the Music" (1955), then had her own program, "The Jaye P. Morgan Show" (1956); became known for her sassy ways on "The Gong Show" (1976–80).
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