This song was written for Blossom's brother's hometown of Winchester, and their annual Apple Blossoml fest. She surmised it would be a hit because it had the name of a city, and her name in it…It became the theme of the festival for its 50th celebration in 1977. Blossom wrote the music, Walter Birchett the lyric.
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This song was written for Blossom's brother's hometown of Winchester, and their annual Apple Blossoml fest. She surmised it would be a hit… read more
This song was written for Blossom's brother's hometown of Winchester, and their annual Apple Blossoml fest. She surmised it would be a hit because it had the name of a city, a… read more
Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers. After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing i… read more
Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vo… read more
Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she… read more