voc, 1915-1998 GB, Pontyberem
Singer of Pop
A.k.a. Edna May Squires
Dorothy Squires (March 25, 1915-April 14, 1998) was a Welsh vocalist. She was born Edna May Squires in Pontyberem, (about 12 miles from Llanelli), Carmarthenshire, in South Wales. Her parents were Archibald James Squires, a steelworker, and his wife Emily. She began to perform professionally as a singer at the age of 16. She did most of her work with the orchestra of Billy Reid who was her partner for many years. After she joined his orchestra, he began to write songs for her to perform. In the immediate post-war years she recorded the original version of Reid’s composition, “A Tree in the Meadow,” best known in the United States in its recording by Margaret Whiting, which reached No.1 on the US charts. Similarly, her version of Reid’s composition, “I’m Walking Behind You” was covered by Eddie Fisher which became a No.1 hit in the US and her recording of “The Gypsy” became a No.1 hit there after being waxed by The Ink Spots - their biggest hit. (It was also a major hit for Dinah Shore.) After her relationship with Reid ended she married British actor Roger Moore (007) in 1953 in New Jersey. Moore was twelve years her junior. The marriage lasted until 1961, when Moore left her and moved in with Luisa Mattioli, whom he was unable to marry legally until Squires granted him a divorce in 1969. Squires later became notorious for her involvement in court cases. She even took out a libel action against the actor Kenneth More for mistakenly referring to Luisa as Roger Moore’s “wife”. (Michael Havers acted for Kenneth More.) By 1982 she had been banned from the High Court, and had spent much of her fortune on legal fees. In 1988 she lost her home following bankruptcy proceedings. Squires retired to Wales and died of lung cancer in Llwynpia Hospital, Rhondda
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Essential Dorothy Squires | Dorothy Squires | 2014 | Compil. |
Be My Love | Dorothy Squires | 2002 | Compil. |
Mother's Day | Dorothy Squires | 1999 | Compil. |
I Am What I Am | Dorothy Squires | 1999 | Compil. |
The Best Of | Dorothy Squires | 1997 | Compil. |
With All My Heart | Dorothy Squires | 1993 | Compil. |
The Best Of The EMI Years | Dorothy Squires | 1991 | Compil. |
Say It With Flowers | Dorothy Squires | 1989 | Compil. |
Three Beautiful Words Of Love | Dorothy Squires | 1988 | Compil. |
I Am What I Am | Dorothy Squires | 1984 | Single |
Rain, Rain, Go Away | Dorothy Squires | 1977 | Album |
If I Had A Chance | Dorothy Squires | 1977 | Single |
Golden Hour Presents Dorothy Squires | Dorothy Squires | 1977 | Compil. |
The Impossible Dream | Dorothy Squires | 1975 | Single |
Something Greater | Dorothy Squires | 1974 | Single |
Cheese 'N' Wine | Dorothy Squires and Dennis Lotis | 1974 | Album |
Live At The Theatre Royal Drury Lane | Dorothy Squires | 1974 | Album |
If I Could Go Back | Dorothy Squires | 1973 | Single |
Solitude's My Home | Dorothy Squires | 1973 | Single |
If He Walked Into My Life | Dorothy Squires | 1972 | Single |
As The Saying Goes / If I Could Go Back | Dorothy Squires | 1972 | Single |
If You Love Me (I Won't Care) | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Single |
Life Goes On | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Single |
Maman | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Single |
I've Gotta Be Me | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Single |
At The London Palladium 1971 | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Album |
At The London Palladium | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Album |
Where Do I Begin (Love Story) | Dorothy Squires | 1971 | Single |
Dorothy Sings Squires | Dorothy Squires | 1970 | Album |
My Way | Dorothy Squires | 1970 | Single |
Till / The Seasons Of | Dorothy Squires | 1970 | Single |
For Once In My Life | Dorothy Squires | 1969 | Single |
The Seasons Of Dorothy Squires | Dorothy Squires | 1969 | Album |
Your Flowers Arrived Too Late | Dorothy Squires | 1969 | Single |
Reflections | Dorothy Squires | 1968 | Album |
When There's Love In Your Heart / Where Can I Go | Dorothy Squires | 1968 | Single |
Say It With Flowers | Dorothy Squires | 1968 | Album |
Point Of No Return | Dorothy Squires | 1968 | Single |
For Once In My Life | Dorothy Squires | 1968 | Single |
This Is My Life! | Dorothy Squires | 1967 | Album |
Someone Other Than Me | Dorothy Squires | 1966 | Single |
Goodbye | Dorothy Squires | 1965 | Single |
Look Around | Dorothy Squires | 1964 | Single |
How Deep Is The Ocean | Dorothy Squires | 1963 | Single |
Bless Your Heart My Darling | Dorothy Squires | 1963 | Single |
I Won't Cry Anymore | Dorothy Squires | 1963 | Single |
Are You? | Dorothy Squires | 1962 | Single |
Blue Snowfall | Dorothy Squires | 1962 | Single |
Say It With Flowers | Dorothy Squires / Russ Conway With Tony Osborne And His Orchestra | 1961 | Single |
This Place Called Home | Dorothy Squires | 1960 | Single |
Dorothy Squires Sings Billy Reid | Dorothy Squires | 1958 | Album |
Our Song | Dorothy Squires | 1957 | Album |
Come Home To My Arms | Dorothy Squires | 1956 | Album |
Is There Any Room In Your Heart / I'm Walking Behind You | Dorothy Squires | 1953 | Album |
From Your Lips To The Ears Of A God | Dorothy Squires | 1953 | Single |
Our Love Story | Dorothy Squires | 1949 | Album |
Break My Heart And Say You Love Me / Anything I Dream Is Possible | Dorothy Squires | 1948 | Album |
Mother's Day / So Tired | Dorothy Squires | 1948 | Album |
Safe In My Arms / I'd Like To Get You Alone | Dorothy Squires | 1947 | Album |
Under The Willow Tree / Goodnight Till Tomorrow | Dorothy Squires | 1946 | Album |
Sweet Dreams To You / Memories Of You | Dorothy Squires | 1946 | Album |
Autumn Leaves / I Wish You Love | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
Eventide | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
Torremolinos | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
After All / Reflections On The Water | Dorothy Squires | Album | |
Nixa Presents Songs From Stars In Your Eyes | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
Precious Love | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
Someone To Love | Dorothy Squires | Single | |
After All / Reflections On The Water | Dorothy Squires | Album | |
We Clowns | Dorothy Squires | Album |