Marti Barris Explained
Marti Barris (April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded for Keen Records during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter of Harry Barris and Loyce Whiteman, both musicians.[1]
Baris graduated from Burbank High School. When she was 19, she signed with Verve Records.[2] She was the first female vocalist to sing with Freddy Martin's orchestra.[3] In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on the Howdy Doody television program.[4]
Discography
- "Can't You Read Between the Lines"/"Ahbe Casabe"-Keen 4018[5]
- "You're My Thrill"/"Sweet Talk"-Keen 1959[6]
Notes and References
- Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533Peter Guralnick - 2015 -"There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise. "
- News: Marti Barris Contract OK'd . March 26, 2020 . Valley Times . November 4, 1957 . California, North Hollywood . 21. Newspapers.com.
- News: Martin Breaks Tradition . March 26, 2020 . Valley Times . June 8, 1961 . California, North Hollywood . 6. Newspapers.com.
- News: Scheuer . Steven H. . Marti Yearns To Be Songwriter . March 26, 2020 . The Times . January 22, 1960 . Indiana, Munster . 8. Newspapers.com.
- Pop Records . March 26, 2020 . Billboard . June 23, 1958 . 45.
- Billboard - Apr 6, 1959 - Page 79 MARTI BARRIS You're My Thrill KEEN 2016— Marti Barris sings the fine standard in stylish fashion over a "Fever" type of beat by the ork.
