With her smooth, captivating contralto voice and romantic jazz style, Julie London is one of the most beloved singers and actresses of all time. She is known for her ability to perform songs with great introspection and depth. The song "What Can I Say?" is an emotional and romantic tune, which became an icon of the era. The song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Johnny Burke (lyrics). "What Can I Say?" was composed in 1948 and was recorded and released as a single by Julie London in 19

Julie London - Cry Me A River (1955) In the vibrant tapestry of 1950s music, a sultry and haunting ballad emerged, performed by the inimitable Julie London, titled "Cry Me A River." This song, with its smoky ambiance and deep undertones, captivated listeners with its tale of love, betrayal, and a sense of poetic justice. Julie London, known for her smooth, velvety voice, breathes life into this melancholic narrative. The song spins the tale of a lover who, once rejected and hurt, confronts the o

Julie London - Cry Me A River (1955) In the 1950s, Julie London's "Cry Me A River" emerged as a sultry, haunting ballad that delved into love, betrayal, and poetic justice. Known for her smooth, velvety voice, London brought the melancholic narrative to life. The song tells of a lover once rejected, now confronting their ex-partner who is experiencing heartbreak. Its poignant lyrics, including "You told me love was too plebeian, told me you were through with me and now you say you love me," embo

#GirlSingerSaturday - Julie London Julie London was an American singer and actress, whose career spanned more than 40 years. Born in Santa Rosa, California to vaudevillian parents, London was discovered while working as an elevator operator in downtown Los Angeles, and began her career as an actress. | Michael Feinstein

#GirlSingerSaturday - Julie London - Singer was a gorgeous singer/actress beginning her career in the 1940s. She went onto star in numerous films and record over 30 albums. Her signature song of course being, "Cry Me a River." Here she is in 1964 on Bob Hope's Comedy Special singing the Willie Nelson standard, "Night Life." | Michael Feinstein