The Dinning Sisters

The Dining Sisters were an American female vocal group, most popular in the 1940s.

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Biography

The group consisted of Eugenia (Jean), Virginia, and Lucille (Lou) Dinning. These sisters were born in Caldwell, Kansas and raised in Oklahoma.[1] They first gained exposure on the NBC Radio show "Barn Dance".[1] In 1943 the group was signed by Capitol Records to be that label's answer to The Andrews Sisters.[1] The charted 4 hits that decade, including two top-10s. The group received further exposure from their appearances in the movies Texas Jamboree and Throw a Saddle on the Star.[1]

Later Careers

Lou Dinning recorded several sides as a solo artist for Capitol.[2][3] Jean co-composed the song Teen Angel which became a #1 hit for brother Mark Dinning.

Hit singles

Year Single US Chart position label catalog #
1947 "My Adobe Hacienda" 9[4] Capitol 389 [4]
"I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now" 12[4] Capitol 433[5]
1948 "Beg Your Pardon" 12[4] Capitol 490[5]
"Buttons and Bows" 5[4] Capitol 15184[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Vera, Billy (2000). Album notes for From the Vaults Vol. 4: Love Letters, p. 4 [CD]. Hollywood: Capitol Records.
  2. ^ Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone. Capitol1500.htm "Capitol 1500 - 2000, 78rpm numerical listing discography". Online Discographical Project. October 28, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  3. ^ Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone. Capitol2000.htm "Capitol 2000 - 2500, numerical listing discography". Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  4. ^ a b c d e Pop Memories 1890-1954. Joel Whitburn. 1986. Record Research Inc. p. 127. ISBN 0-89820-083-0
  5. ^ a b Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone Capitol 100 - 499, numerical listing discography Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  6. ^ Abrams, Steven and Settlemier, Tyrone. Capitol15000.htm "Capitol 15000 series numerical listing discography". Online Discographical Project. November 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011