Gloria Mann

Gloria Mann was an American pop singer. She reached the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1955, and was best known for her cover version of "Earth Angel."^[1]^[2]^[3] She was signed by Decca Records.^[4]

Early life, family and education

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Career

Mann scored two hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1955. The first was a cover version of "Earth Angel", which reached number 18. Later that year, "A Teenage Prayer" peaked at number 19; this featured Sid Bass leading the backing orchestra. Both were released on Sound Records.^[5]

In 2003, a compilation album, Don't Call Me Barry: The Best of Gloria Mann was released.^[6]^[7]

Personal life

Mann married and raised two sons. The family relocated from Philadelphia to Miami. Her son, Bob Rosenberg, is known for forming the pop music group Will to Power.^[8]

She died in December 2001.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "A Galaxy of Talent from South Philly." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 30, 1996, p. 349 (subscription required).
^ Takiff, Alan. "Live! This Week." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Daily News, October 23, 1987, p. 47 (subscription required).
^ "Rock 'N Roll Show Set for Mastbaum" (includes photo of Mann). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 27, 1955, p. 119 (subscription required).
^ "Gloria Mann Tops Moonlight Cruises." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29, 1956, p. 113 (subscription required).
^ "45 Discography for Sound Records". Globaldogproductions.info. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ "Gloria Mann Albums, Discography". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ Adams, Greg. "Don't Call Me Barry: The Best of Gloria Mann - Gloria Mann : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ Campbell, Mary (January 20, 1989). "Pop-dance single hits top of charts for Will to Power". Kentucky New Era. Associated Press. p. 4B. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via Google Books.

Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000

[1] "A Galaxy of Talent from South Philly." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 30, 1996, p. 349 (subscription required).

[2] Takiff, Alan. "Live! This Week." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Daily News, October 23, 1987, p. 47 (subscription required).

[3] "Rock 'N Roll Show Set for Mastbaum" (includes photo of Mann). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 27, 1955, p. 119 (subscription required).

[4] "Gloria Mann Tops Moonlight Cruises." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29, 1956, p. 113 (subscription required).

[5] "45 Discography for Sound Records". Globaldogproductions.info. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[6] "Gloria Mann Albums, Discography". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[7] Adams, Greg. "Don't Call Me Barry: The Best of Gloria Mann - Gloria Mann : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[8] Campbell, Mary (January 20, 1989). "Pop-dance single hits top of charts for Will to Power". Kentucky New Era. Associated Press. p. 4B. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via Google Books.

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