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    TheUptightMidwesterner: Ah man- this hits home for me..Oy...the years of singing "Mr. Sandman" in Girl's Chorale and musical revues all through high school! Our director was ... more »
    Abra: It's oddly poetic that her throat produced her beautiful voice but also was the thing that ended her life. more »
    poires et poireaux: Thanks for this, Hortense. Although I don't want to go back to women being relegated to just "girl groups" all the time, I am hopelessly nostalgic for... more »
    Pocahaunted: This makes me want to spend thousands of dollars recording to scratchy, fuzzy 1960s vinyl. more »
    ImDatNinja (loves her Red Sox): These pictures makes me feel like I should be wearing make up more often. Not because I need to repair myself but because its superfun and glamourous.... more »
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    Chordettes Singer Nancy Overton Dies At 83

    Oh, sadness! Chordettes singer Nancy Overton, who joined the group in 1958, has died of esophageal cancer at the age of 83. A small tribute to her lovely voice, and her group, after the jump. More »