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Irene Daye
voc, 1918-1971 US, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Singer / Musician of Jazz and Pop
Irene Daye (January 17, 1918 in Lawrence, Massachusetts – November 1, 1971 in Greenville, South Carolina) was an American jazz singer.Irene Daye began her career at age 17 by singing in Jan Murphy's big band while still in high school in 1935, continuing with Murphy through 1937. She then worked briefly with Mal Hallett before beginning work with Gene Krupa, with whose orchestra she sang from 1938 to 1941. Krupa and Daye recorded 63 titles together, with her biggest hit being "Drum Boogie", which was recorded in the last session she did with Krupa.
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Drum Boogie on Sing, Sing, Sing with Gene Krupa by Gene Krupa I May Be Wrong on The Swing Band Project, Vol. 2: Charlie Spivak – Big Band Bulldozer in Studio, on Air and on Stage by Charlie Spivak & Charlie Spivak Orchestra Spring in December on The Swing Band Project, Vol. 2: Charlie Spivak – Big Band Bulldozer in Studio, on Air and on Stage by Charlie Spivak & Charlie Spivak OrchestraTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire Brush Stomp (1938-1941) | Gene Krupa And His Orchestra Featuring Irene Daye - Anita O'Day | 2002 | Compil. |
| Drummin' Man | Gene Krupa Featuring Anita O'Day, Roy Eldridge, Irene Daye, Benny Goodman | 2002 | Compil. |
| 1938 - 1941 "Drummin' Man" | Gene Krupa And His Orchestra Featuring Leo Watson, Irene Daye, Anita O'Day | 1992 | Compil. |
| The Radio Discs Of Charlie Spivak And Irene Daye From The Mid Forties | Charlie Spivak, Irene Daye | Album |
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