Sunday, 9 September 2018

Marion Mann born 9 September 1914


Marion Mann (9 September 1914 - 1966) was a singer with Bob Crosby’s Orchestra and Bob Cats from 1938 – 1941.

As you well may know I usually have a comprehensive biography of my birthday celebrities but Marion Mann has been a labour of love. I have spent hours combing the web for any information and all I got is what you see below.

Marion Mann was was born Marion Bateson in Columbus, OH, United States 9 September 1914.



 After graduating from a Columbus high school, Marion sang with a girl's trio on a local station. Emerson Gill hired her to sing with his orchestra during the mid 30’s and then Bob Crosby hired her away to do likewise, She was  with Bob Crosby and His Orchestra and  Bob Crosby's Bobcats between 1938 and 1940.

Before all these breaks, Marion had one that wasn't at all lucky. An auto accident left her with a fractured pelvis, broken collar bone, and skull puncture, nearly ending her career. But she didn't let it, and after leaving Crosby for Breakfast Club she learned to cook and tell riddles.

She was with the Breakfast Club at WMAQ for NBC from1942 to 1947.  During 1945 she recorded some Musicraft sides with Jose Bethancourt and his Orchestra. And that’s about it regarding Marion Mann. 


                               

Any other information about this under-appreciated singer would be much appreciated.
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9 comments:

  1. boppinbob9 September 2018 at 11:13

    On starting my research about Marion Mann, I never realised how difficult it would be to find any information about this big band singer….practically zilch!. Although only with Crosby for a few years, she still recorded many sides, in fact enough to warrant her own album. I managed to gather a few mp3’s from YouTube and archive.org to fill a CDR. Hopefully these will highlight Marions recordings. Please note most are from 78’s so sound quality will vary.

    I have another three mp3s two of which are her 1945 Musicraft recordings with Jose Bethancourt which I’ll send via email if requested.

    So for “Marion mann – Don’t Worry ‘Bout me” go here:

    https://www104.zippyshare.com/v/t8RlhgJw/file.html

    01 deep-in-a-dream.mp3
    02 The Big Bass Viol.mp3
    03 Two Sleepy People (Marion Mann & Bob Crosby).mp3
    04 What Have You Got That Gets Me.mp3
    05 At A Little Hot Dog Stand.mp3
    06 Don't Worry 'Bout Me - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3
    07 I never knew heaven could speak.mp3
    08 If I Were Sure of You - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3
    09 It Was a Lover and His Lass - Bob Crosby's Bob Cats.mp3
    10 Marion Mann and Bob Crosby – When We're Alone (Penthouse Serenade.mp3
    11 marion-mann-fools-rush-in-where-angels-fear-to-tread.mp3
    12 A Vous Tout de Vey, a Vous_ (Ah Vo - Bob Crosby's Bob Cats.mp3
    13 Adios, Americano - Bob Crosby's Bob Cats.mp3
    14 All by Myself.mp3
    15 From Another World - Bob Crosby and his Orchestra.mp3
    16 I've Got My Eyes On You - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3
    17 marion-mann-all-by-myself.mp3
    18 Run, Rabbit, Run! - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3
    19 So Far, So Good (Decca 3055A).mp3
    20 Speak To Me Of Love.mp3
    21 Up the Chimney Go My Dreams - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3
    22 With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair.mp3
    23 You Oughtta Hang Your Heart in Shame.mp3
    24 You, You Darlin' - Bob Crosby And His Orchestra.mp3

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  2. Don Dan9 September 2018 at 12:42


    Marion Mann discography...

    https://rg.to/file/06d9e07b3e2cc208e7fcbb67e227b50c/MANN_Marion.rtfd.zip.html

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  3. boppinbob9 September 2018 at 13:23

    Thanks for your effort Don but I'm not premium anymore so cannot access your file.

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  4. Jake10 September 2018 at 05:04

    From rg to zippy : https://www25.zippyshare.com/v/a09ld3wk/file.html

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  5. boppinbob10 September 2018 at 07:24

    Thanks Jake and a nod to Don.

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  6. PFLAG David17 September 2018 at 04:02

    Thanks so much for posting this appreciation of Marion. I'm curious though about the source of her death date? Were you able to locate an obituary? Best to you...... David Fletcher, Richmond VA

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  7. boppinbob17 September 2018 at 14:24

    Hi David, Alas all my jottings taken from the web about Marion are gone. I am sorry not to have named the source of her death, but I vaguely remember that it was from a comment on an article regarding Bob Crosby. Unfortunately Google doesn't access blog comments and I just haven't got the spare time to search all over again.
    If it is wrong then I hope some kind person will correct me. Regards, Bob

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  8. anonimo30 November 2018 at 13:26

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  9. anonimo30 November 2018 at 13:28

    Hi, my name is Eric. I´m reading with some interest your post about Marion Mann. I was searching data about her but internet is pretty empty about that. I´m listening to her voice in the Bob Crosby records since 1997 when i was 16 at that time. It brings me some good memories...

    Could you send me by mail the three songs recorded in 1945? My e-mail is christyjazz45@yahoo.com

    Thank you for this good job keeping the memory of this great singer.

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