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1 of 1- Pantelis Kavouras
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Jane Morgan dies at 101
The legendary singer Jane Morgan passed away at the age of 101.
It is with great sorrow that I share the news of Jane Morgan’s passing in August at the age of 101 in Florida that I just learned. Jane Morgan was the last singer of her generation. She began her career in France, where she became very popular associating with President De Gaulle and Charles Trenet, and went on to achieve great success performing live at prestigious venues like the London Palladium, Latin Quarter, Broadway, and the West End.
She was one of the most wanted night club singer of the 50s 60s and 70s and she performed in television early years appearing in many variety programs and most prominetly she did 25 appearances in Ed Sullivan Show.
She recorded for several major labels, including RCA Victor and Kapp Records. David Kapp, the brother of Jack Kapp, discovered her early and played a pivotal role in promoting her U.S. career.
Over the years, Morgan graced the stages of Broadway in iconic productions such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and Kiss Me, Kate.She was also a favorite of many U.S. presidents, performing for Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, and Carter. The Bush family was particularly fond of her, and she performed several times during their administrations. Later on she did many country style recording including one with Johny Cash. In 2011 when she was presented with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame she performed live Fascination. Morgan’s records, Fascination and The Day the Rains Came Down, have become immortal classics.
In her later years, she celebrated her 100th birthday in Maine being in good health and spirit, she had spent much of her reteriment there.
It’s believed that she was the last surviving guest of the Bing Crosby Show for General Electric, with whom she recorded C’est Si Bon. Interestingly, she and Bing Crosby shared the same birthday, May 3.The International Club Crosby honored Jane Morgan at our May meeting, celebrating her 101st birthday by listening to her duet with Bing Crosby. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and admired her remarkable legacy.
She will be missed.
New York Times Obituary is available here
Last edited by Pantelis Kavouras (16/9/2025 9:24 pm)