The Andrews Sisters

The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. 1996's Stay Positive was followed by Life Is a Miracle in 2000. Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. After a 1994 British hit in "Baby Come Back" (originally by Eddy Grant performing with The Equals), with Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40, a best-of album was released. After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxine and Patti appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxine releasing a solo album in 1986. Banton then worked on a live album and with Mad Professor, and then released 1992's Universal Love. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967. After an EP in 1998, Banton released a more pop-oriented LP, Visions of the World, followed by 1990's Wize Up! (No Compromise), which included an college radio hit in "Spirits in the Material World" (The Police cover) and another collaboration, this time with David Hinds of Steel Pulse.

Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. His solo debut was 1987's Never Give In, which included a collaboration with Paul Shaffer. After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. He began recording in 1982, appearing on "Pato and Roger a Go Talk" (from Special Beat Service) with Ranking Roger of English Beat. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs.". Pato Banton (born Patrick Murray) is a reggae singer and toaster from Birmingham, England. During this period they recorded many songs with Bing Crosby.

Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films, and performed for soldiers serving overseas. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. All were born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; 1916-1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; born 1918). Here Comes Santa Claus (1950). Underneath the Arches (1948). Rum and Coca-Cola (1944).

Don't sit under the Apple Tree (1942). Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (1941). I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time (1941). Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen (1937).