Dorothy Collins
Dorothy Collins
Latest Release
- Recordings from the Raymond Scott Collection, 1942–1954
- June 2025
- • 20 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | Losing My Mind | ||
| 2 | Banjo Boy | ||
| 3 | Main Title Song - Never Love a Stranger 1958 | ||
| 4 | Good Listening Theme [1949, Alternate Take] | ||
| 5 | Principles of Arithmetic [1942, Acetate Demo] |
Albums
Aug 2015 • 12 songs
Nov 2011 • 12 songs
Oct 2011 • 16 songs
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About
Biography
Singer Dorothy Collins was one of the most popular and beloved entertainers of television's golden age, rising to national prominence via the long-running series Your Hit Parade. Born Marjorie Chandler in Windsor, Ontario, on November 18, 1926, at 12 she claimed top honors in a Detroit-area amateur talent contest, winning a guest shot on Motor City radio outlet WJKB's weekly children's showcase -- she proved such a hit that she remained with the station for several years. In 1942 Collins was introduced to the pioneering bandleader Raymond Scott, who recommended she spend a yea...