The Andrews Sisters | Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

The Andrew Sisters - La Verne, Maxene, and Patty were born in Minneapolis and started singing with various dance bands and touring in vaudeville. They first came to national attention with their radio broadcasts in 1937, most notably their major Decca record hit, Bei Mir Bist Du Schön, translation: To me, you are beautiful, which the girls harmonized to perfection. It sold a million copies, making them the first female vocal group to achieve a Gold Record award. During World War II, they entertained the Allied forces extensively world-wide. They encouraged U.S. citizens to purchase war bonds with their rendition of Irving Berlin's song Any Bonds Today?, and they helped actors Bette Davis and John Garfield create the famous Hollywood Canteen for servicemen, where the trio often performed free of charge They were dubbed the "Sweethearts of the Armed Forces Radio Service" for their many appearances on shows like "Command Performance", "Mail Call", & "G.I. Journal."